C#/.NET Software Engineer

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 which serves as one of NYC’s leading financial services powerhouses is 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 have the ability, either through selected third-party managers or directly, to invest in a broad range of asset classes in order to achieve their goals

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

About the C#/.NET Software Engineer Vacancy:

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

Joining a small team of Developers 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, and 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’s degree in Computer Science or Financial Engineering
• Some years of professional development experience ideally in technology, the 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 the latest technologies, self-driven to constantly improve and grow
• Experience building modern Web/Desktop applications
• Working knowledge of SQL on any relational database server, such as an SQL server
• Interested in database design with a passion for 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 Funds and 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 the highest software quality possible
• Self-driven and quick learner
• Willingness to work 4 days a week on-site in Central NYC