Ibd – Application Developer Strat

Ibd – Application Developer Strat

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering or Finance/Economics with deep software development experience.
• 1-6 years of work experience (7+ for VP).
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools, ideally Java, Python and/or C++.
• Competence with SQL/NoSQL databases, and experience with data-visualization platforms (i.e. PowerBI).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Be able to work closely with other parts of IBD to understand specific business needs and with technology teams in the firm to deliver robust, effective solutions that meet those needs.
• Behave in an honest and ethical manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook, understanding and adhering to the organization’s values.
• Be accurate, paying careful attention to detail and working thoughtfully and independently.
• Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely fashion, whilst being able to effectively and actively ensure upward, downward peer communication of information and issues and risks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust infrastructure systems to support IBD workflows, including data pipelines, analytical tools and reporting dashboards.
• Develop and optimize APIs, internally developed solutions and database architectures to streamline data access and sharing across teams in the division.
• Implement automation solutions to reduce manual processes in data preparation, reporting and analytics.
• Partner with IT teams, bankers and Desk Strats to customize and deploy infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Drive technological advancements by developing libraries, conducting code reviews, identifying and mitigating system risks, and educating peers and desks on new technology solutions to improve efficiency.
• Own the full lifecycle of metrics development, including the process of data sourcing, data architecture design, implementation, and visualization.
• Explore new technology and identify opportunities to apply that innovation to technology projects within IBD.
• Gain expertise in investment banking processes and financial products to inform decision-making related to the responsibilities listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial workflows, including capital markets, M&A and corporate finance is a plus.
• Prior experience in investment banking, management consulting or a similar analytical role is a plus.