Application Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Technical Business Analyst - Market Risk for a Hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves owning work streams between business and technology stakeholders to solve business problems within the Market Risk domain. The ideal candidate will leverage strong financial product knowledge and technical skills in Python and SQL to propose technology solutions, develop prototypes, and drive the functional design of market risk applications within an Agile environment. This position requires 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities:

• Own work streams with business and technology stakeholders to discuss business problems
• Partner with Global Markets Financial Risk (GMFR), Global Risk Analytics (GRA) and Model Risk Management (MRM) for business requirements
• Propose technology solutions to business problems and facilitate agreement with all stakeholders
• Estimate costs of technology solutions and participate in the budget approval process
• Develop prototypes (using Python, SQL, Excel/VBA) to demonstrate solutions to stakeholders
• Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision making
• Perform data analysis using distributed computing and Big Data platforms such as Apache Hadoop
• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze large data sets
• Develop data analyses, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Use graphs, infographics, and other methods to visualize data
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques
• Using Agile SDLC methodology, work with Product Owners/Product Managers for documentation and development of Epics and Stories
• Own the functional design of market risk applications
• Facilitate agreement on technical design with technology stakeholders
• Coordinate UAT activities, releases, and migration events; track defects and progress on resolution
• Demonstrate new functionalities to business and technology stakeholders
• Adhere to the risk mitigation plan defined by corporate audit
• Escalate issues to senior partners in a timely manner
• Follow Enterprise Change Management (ECM) process
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact market risk technology

Requirements:

• Strong Market Risk, Risk, or Front Office experience
• Strong financial markets product knowledge
• Solid understanding of the regulatory landscape
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and validating large volumes of numerical data
• Good organizational skills with efficient follow-up on open items
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Experience with all aspects of the project life cycle
• Excellent technical skills; SQL, Excel, VBA, and Python
• Computer Engineering/Financial Degree
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Pay range: $63.68 - $71.68 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.