Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Market Risk Developer for a
right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in
Jersey City, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build robust, scalable data pipelines to ingest and process billions of trade-level PV calculations from various stress engines.
- Develop and optimize large-scale aggregation jobs using Apache Spark, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
- Design and deliver a suite of "intelligent data APIs" that provide flexible, on-demand access to both aggregated and non-aggregated risk data for teams across the firm.
- Integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities to create intuitive, query-based interfaces for data exploration, lowering the barrier to entry for complex analytics.
- Load and model massive aggregated datasets into high-performance OLAP engines like Apache Pinot, Apache Druid, and Trino.
- Build powerful, interactive analytical tools and dashboards on top of the OLAP layer, providing summary views and lightning-fast drill-down capabilities.
- Partner directly with senior stakeholders in the Front Office, Quantitative teams, and Risk Management to understand their analytical needs and deliver innovative solutions.
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of professional experience, with prior roles in the Capital Markets and Risk domains demonstrating deep expertise in risk aggregations and analytics while working directly with senior Markets and Risk quants.
- A true passion for data, analytics, and solving complex problems at massive scale.
- A degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, or Financial Engineering.
- Expert-level, hands-on experience with big data technologies, particularly Apache Spark.
- Proven experience with high-performance OLAP databases such as Apache Pinot, Apache Druid, or Trino.
- Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python, and expert-level SQL.
- Strong background in fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
- A mindset for 'AI-first' development, constantly looking for ways to embed intelligence into systems.
- Experience or a strong interest in applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to data access and analytics.
- A knack for solving 'needle in a haystack' problems, with a talent for debugging complex data and access issues.
- Experience in the financial industry with an understanding of market risk, derivatives, and risk calculations (VaR, Stress Testing, PV) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and lead technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate with senior business and quantitative stakeholders.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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