Project Developer / Project Finance F/H

Job Title: Calypso Developer
Location:
Champaign, IL

Pay Rate

$130k-$200k/yr
Who we are
We pride ourselves on employing and developing only the very best talent, ensuring unparalleled quality and expertise in everything we do so that we consistently surpass expectations. If you're a great Java Developer and great communicator who loves working on demanding initiatives and solving problems that need to be delivered at pace, then it could be the right fit for you.

There are things that we won't compromise on though

We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients.

We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities
People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile
We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn
Responsibilities
Delivering industry-leading solutions to the highest design, testing and operational standards, meeting challenging SLAs
Working directly with business users of the systems to identify enhancements and improvements
Challenging the status quo in design, process and delivery approach through engagement in active discussions and brainstorming sessions
Working closely with other technology teams across the business
Splitting your time between development (80%) and support (20%), including contact with end users
What makes a great candidate
Excellent programming and technology skills, including an in-depth understanding of and recent experience in Java (8 or above, ideally 17 or above)
An appetite to work in a dynamic and integrated team in a fast-paced environment
An ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish, from establishing business requirements to development, testing and release management
The desire and cultural fit to own the whole problem and manage it to completion holistically
A desire to understand Calypso functionality and an interest in financial instrument processing from a user perspective
Attention to detail and strong communication skills
The ability to work well both in a team and independently
Excellent pre-university academics, as well as a degree obtained in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field, from a top university with a minimum of 3.3/4.0 GPA, or international equivalent
Demonstrate excellence both professionally and academically
We would also prefer you to have
Experience with a portfolio management system such as Calypso, Murez, Orchestrade or Front Arena
Front and middle-office experience at a bank, asset management firm or hedge fund
A fair understanding of some relevant products (rates, FX, equities, commodities, credit) from a Middle Office perspective
Experience working directly with business users
Why join us?

You can have an impact from day one we empower and trust our people to leverage their skillsets
Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends
Deliver demonstrable business value working together with the customer
Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work
Ownership of technical products and projects actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure
Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements
Challenging current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation