Position Purpose:
Partners across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs.
The IT department provides technical support, systems maintenance and systems development of our growing Capital markets businesses in areas such as Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Debt Markets, Global Equity and Derivatives, Global Treasury Services, Corporate and investment Banking, Risk Management and International Operations and Administration.
Key Accountabilities:
Technical Analysis, Design & Specification
• Using different techniques and tools, designs technical solutions that meet business requirements and project life cycle deliverables including component reusability, data sharing and security.
• Coordinates design phases for small to medium projects/programs, identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues.
• Prepares detailed technical specifications in accordance with all Project Office objectives for project life cycle and documentation.
• Organizes and participates in walkthrough reviews of all technical specifications, programs and unit test plans.
• Co-ordinates and provides input to DBA in modifying existing database structures for different types of databases (Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
Coding, Testing & Documentation
• Develops, codes, documents programs of average to high complexity using different languages.
• Writes unit test plans and provides coordination and support of testing using different tools.
• Prepares distribution lists and OM documentation.
• Completes technical documentation and training material.
• Co-ordinates testing of joint project plans, evaluating vendors and 3rd party software based upon set criteria.
Planning, Implementation & Support
• Provides estimates on activities/tasks required to perform design, coding and unit testing, improving accuracy over time.
• Coordinates implementation planning and execution.
• Performs database/disaster recovery for individual databases.
• Performs performance tuning to improve performance of single function.
• High level planning of phases of projects meeting project objectives within budget and on time.
• Provides on-call support of applications, database etc.
Relationships & Communication
• Effectively communicates and builds rapport with team members, stakeholders and interface groups using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to close.
• Facilitates small to medium size group meetings for technical design, problem solving and task implementation.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to technology partners.
• Resolves minor conflicts/issues and escalates others as appropriate.
Development & Coaching
• Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff.
• Continually enhances skills and builds knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business and information systems.
Job Requirements: (Knowledge/ Experience):
Process Knowledge
• Different testing tools (e.g. Beyond Compare)
• Different design techniques (e.g. OO. Top-down, structured analysis, component-based design) and tools (e.g. Rational Rose)
• Must have ability to effectively communicate with staff at various levels both internally and externally and at varying levels of technical/business knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Business Knowledge
• Previous experience with Capital Markets Operations
• Finance services work experience
• Knowledge of fixed income financial products and derivatives an asset
Systems Knowledge
• Different programming languages (.NET/C#/VB6/C++/Sybase)
• Multiple platforms (e.g. MS SQL Server, MS IIS Server) and ability to select appropriate one to meet business needs
• IT Standards, Methodologies, CMM & audit requirements
• Others (ex. MS- Reporting Service, MS-Integration Service, .NET 2.0 etc.)
• MS Access and VB 6.0
PREFERRED:
- Interest in a blended role (Development & Support)
- Basic understanding of Back Office Operations and/or Accounting
- Location: Downtown Toronto
- Compensation: TBD
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