Senior Systems Analyst

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Company profile - Hedge Fund
Founded in 2013, this exciting client is a boutique Hedge Fund based in London. As an alternative investment fund, they have £500 million in assets under management. With backgrounds working for some of the largest banks in the world, their tight-knit team have years of experience under their belts – and as they continue to grow, they are now looking to find a Trading Operations Analyst to join their team and learn from their expertise.
  
Job description –Senior Systems Analyst
In this technically focussed Systems Analyst role, we are looking for an ambitious individual with database management and systems engineering experience to join the operations team. Please note this role is highly technical, you must be a confident SQL, Python and AWS user. The role involves working closely with traders and senior management and would suit a highly driven candidate looking to advance their career in the investment industry. Take a look at the responsibilities below for more insight:
  
Key responsibilities - Senior Systems Analyst
In thisSenior Systems Analyst role, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring of positions relative to limits, communication with traders, and escalation to senior management as necessary.
• Updating and maintaining trade analysis tools (including operating the in-house trade and price curves database using MySQL and Python scripting for data manipulation).
• Development and maintenance of the firm’s in-house Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system.
• Engineering and maintenance of key financial technical systems via Python and AWS.
• Preparation of periodic reports and investment commentary to clients and senior management.

Key requirements - Senior Systems Analyst

• A minimum of a 2:1 from University (Analytical/numerical degrees preferred).
• 2 years+ relevant or related industry experience in systems engineering.
• Must be highly competent with Python, SQL and AWS and have commercial experience using these languages.
• Technical skills required: database manipulation (must have strong Python scripting skills, proficient in MySQL, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Excel-VBA) and AWS experience is essential.
• An understanding of commodity markets and/or derivatives an advantage.
• Must be self-motivated, organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.

 Benefits of the job - Senior Systems Analyst

• A fantastic base salary of between £60,000-£70,000 DOE.
• Discretionary bonus/incentive scheme.
• Fantastic offices in Victoria.
• Plenty of opportunity for progression and development.
• The chance to work alongside industry experts and learn from the very best in the business.
• Pension plan.

 Looking for Finance jobs and Hedge Fund roles in London and want to join a fast-growing and dynamic business in Central London? If you’re a self-motivated graduate looking to push further in your career in finance, apply for this Operations Analyst job in London today!
  
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