C#/.NET Software Engineer – New York City – On-Site – Excellent Salary + Extremely Competitive Package (including commuting costs covered and free breakfast and lunch)

C#/.NET Software Engineer – New York City – On-Site – Excellent Salary + Extremely Competitive Package (including commuting costs covered and free breakfast and lunch)

This Asset Management firm who serve one of NYC's leading financial services powerhouses are currently seeking a C#/.NET Software Engineer to support the hands-on development and design and modelling of new and exciting products on the portfolio management platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced C#/.NET Software Engineer to take that next step into a challenging position with a world-renowned organisation.

About the Company:

The firm's objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through the construction of a diversified investment portfolio.

They employ a flexible approach and has the ability, either through selected third-party managers or directly, to invest in a broad range of asset classes in order to achieve its goals

The firm focus on the following areas:

• Hedge funds

• Private equity and credit

• Real assets

• Direct investments

• Limited trading in public markets, including equities, swaps, options, and forwards

The firm have Assets Under Management (AUM) – US $25 billion

About the C#/.NET Software Engineer Vacancy:

Working with non-tech side of the division, adjacent to the trading team, you will be heavily involved on the hands-on development and design and modelling of new and exciting products on the portfolio management platform.

Joining a small team of Developers, this is an opportunity for someone to take ownership of project work.

There is a collegiate culture that values openness, creativity and world-class attention to detail.

This is a Greenfield development opportunity to support multi-asset portfolio management, asset allocation, portfolio forecast modelling, trading, performance analytics, exposure and liquidity modelling, risk modelling and reporting.

The current technology platform runs on .NET framework 4.8/C# 7.3, Python, MS SQL Server, Web API, AngularJS, RabbitMQ, PowerBI, Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, SharePoint.

Responsibilities:

- Work with the team in designing and modelling new and exciting products on the portfolio management platform

- Be exposed to quantitative coding: write performant code for simulating a variety of asset classes. Financial modelling will be implemented for portfolio forecasting, as-if scenario analysis, liquidity and exposure modelling, as well as risk analysis and stress-test

- Database design and implementation for financial data processing

- Technical liaison supporting investment professionals, portfolio strategists and traders

- One team spirit: collaborate with and learn from colleagues

Ideal Requirements for the C#/.NET Developer Vacancy:

- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Financial Engineering

- Some years of professional development experience ideally in technology, financial industry and asset management

- Knowledge of C#/.NET framework, and Python

- Ideally C# production experience

- Understanding of programming best practices (SRP, DI, Decoupling, TDD, BDD)

- Passionate about latest technologies, self-driven to constantly improve and grow

- Experience building modern Web/Desktop applications

- Working knowledge with SQL on any relational database server, such as SQL server

- Interested in database design with passion in building high performing portfolio management system

- Experience with modern reporting platforms, such as PowerBI is a plus

- Passion and interest in learning Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Real Assets products

- Superb analytical and problem solving skills

- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and logically in both technical and non-technical settings

- Test driven developer who pursues highest software quality possible

- Self-driven and quick learner

- Willingness to work 4 days a week on-site in Central NYC

Apply to the Role:

Roles like these are snapped up very quickly, so act now if you do not want to miss out! Reply to this advert or email your CV to richard@weareorbis.com

About Orbis Consultants

Orbis Consultants is a global, multi-sector recruitment agency specialising in Technology, Financial Services and Creative.

We’re a curious bunch of creative recruiters, relentless in our pursuit of bringing together the smartest talent, with the world’s leading global brands and innovative start-ups.

https://www.weareorbis.com/