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Mathematical C++/STL/SQL programmers for Credit Portfolio Modelling - London

Job Mode :Permanent Job
Published On :2010-08-13
Last Application Date :0 days remaining (2010-12-26)
Category :Information Technology & Telecoms (Software Developer)
Pay Rate :Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 plus Bonus and extensive benefits
Location :Canary Wharf, Docklands, East London, London
City :London
Country :UK
Job Posted By:Parham Consulting
Jobs Publisher's Website: www.parhamconsulting.com

Job Description

Mathematical C++/STL/SQL programmers for Credit Portfolio Modelling - London

Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, East London, London


THE COMPANY AND SITUATION OVERVIEW:

One of the biggest names in the world of professional services has launched a modelling team producing a unique service offering for which there is currently no equivalent in existence. This consists of advisory services relating to Credit Portfolio Modelling and Credit Portfolio Management for the financial sector. For this role they require a very mathematically-oriented C++ programmer, with additional experience in STL and SQL.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The following experience and attributes are essential for this role:

• A 2:1 or first class degree in mathematics or physics
• At least 4 years commercial experience in C++ programming, including STL
• Your C++ experience must have been gained in EITHER an I.T. service provider such as a software house, systems integrator or I.T. Consultancy, OR in Banking.
• 4 years experience in SQL
Please note the above experience is essential: You require all of the above to be eligible for this role.

Desirable, but not essential, are any of the following:
• Experience in Hedge Funds
• Experience in VBA for Excel
• Experience in Banking

THE ROLE:
This team focuses on two main areas: Credit Portfolio Management and Credit Portfolio Modelling. In this role, you would be carrying out fundamental research and building cutting-edge models in order to provide bespoke advice on credit portfolio risk assessment, credit portfolio management and improved credit portfolio modelling to a range of financial institutions globally. This is a unique product and service offering.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
This is a unique offering in cutting-edge technologies for which there is no equivalent or competition elsewhere. Consequently, the team have been hugely successful so far and are experiencing a huge demand for their services, hence their need for more staff. They have a remit to double in size and will continue to grow quickly and expand globally. Consequently, the prospects are limitless – there is definitely no “glass ceiling” here!

Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, East London, London

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