AllianceBernstein
Systems Analyst - Derivatives
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.
With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward.
If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.
About the Opportunity
Are you a talented developer with a passion for financial technology in the areas of Derivatives and related areas? Do you want to make a significant impact developing cutting-edge solutions to trading of various derivative financial instruments and related operations?
We are looking for a Senior Developer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in enhancing and supporting our high-performance financial platforms, including Calypso and Broadridge SFCM. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and bright cross-functional teams across the US, UK, India, and Vietnam.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Innovate & Enhance: Take ownership of the Calypso and Broadridge SFCM platforms, driving technical improvements that shape the future of these platforms. You'll have the opportunity to build, optimize, and transform critical systems serving middle, front, and back office users.
- Lead Technical Excellence: Provide leadership, expertise, and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in best practices for high-performance code and systems architecture.
- Solve Complex Challenges: Use your deep technical expertise to tackle complex, mission-critical issues and help us stay ahead of the curve in a fast-evolving financial technology landscape.
- Make an Impact: Ensure that the platforms evolve to meet the needs of our business, optimizing workflows, data accuracy, and performance while continuously pushing the envelope on innovation.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We’re Looking For
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java and Python with a deep understanding of UNIX environments. You know how to optimize code, solve problems, and build robust systems.
- Calypso API: Experience with Calypso API and integration techniques to enhance the platform’s functionality.
- Messaging & Frameworks: Expertise in Java libraries for MQ, Advanced knowledge of XML/XSLT, frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
- Database Mastery: Extensive experience with Oracle PL/SQL as well as familiarity with MS SQL Server.
- C# Knowledge: Basic knowledge of C# to assist in integrating or supporting C#-based systems as needed.
- Solid background in the financial industry, with an understanding of business processes and financial systems.
- Financial Expertise: Knowledge of financial derivatives, collateral management, and fixed income markets would be a huge advantage.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Global Impact: Your work will influence critical financial systems that serve the global market, providing real-world solutions in an ever-evolving industry.
- Growth & Development: You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that fosters continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals from around the world in a culture of open communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
- Cutting-Edge Fin Tech: You’ll be at the forefront of financial technology, tackling complex challenges that make a difference.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Location
London, UK
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world.
We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you.
If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.
Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location