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Quantitative (Financial) Analyst Developer - Cape Town

Do you have a passion for analysing and solving business problems with software solutions?

Exciting, dynamic opportunity is available with an innovative Financial Technology company (based in Claremont) that provides data and process automation solutions to financial investment companies.

THE ROLE WILL:
*Be part of the Business Analysis Team.
*Conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the Company’s software platform using C#.
*Work with clients to identify where we can help them achieve their data and automation goals.
*Create financial data reports for clients in MSSQL Server.
*Generate and chase leads for new business for the Company’s software platform.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

*Undergraduate degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems or Computer Science
*Honours preferred
*Recognised financial qualification if the degree was not finance-related.

EXPERIENCE

* 4+ years’ experience solving financial business problems using technology
*Exposure to financial calculations and data analysis
*Experience in any of the following would be beneficial
-Pricing, structuring, analysing or trading financial and investment products
-Financial risk management from the perspective of a financial institution
-Data and/or quantitative analysis in a finance-related context

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS NEEDED

*Experience working in an object-oriented or functional programming environment
*C#
*Java
*Python
*Scala
*JavaScript
*RDBMS with MSSQL
HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS TO HAVE – Design pattern knowledge & Entity Framework
BENEFICIAL TO HAVE – CSS, HTML4/5 & PowerBI

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

*Analyse and solve business problems with software
*Drive sales and up-sell opportunities with each client interaction
*Learn and push financial and software knowledge of both team and self
*Train/support/coach junior members of the team
*Communicate with directors and clients
*Extend and maintain existing software solutions
*Analyse and create project specification documents as required

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

*Experience solving financial business problems using technology
*Strong interest in financial services
*Strong analytical skills
*Comfortable presenting to clients
*Pays attention to detail
*Safeguards integrity of sensitive client data
*A strong knack for problem-solving
*Quick learner
*Interest in software development
*Good time management
*Able to work under pressure
*Understands industry trends
*Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing
*Able to work independently but also be a team player
*Uses initiative, is pro-active and possesses problem-solving skills
*Willing to put in long hours when needed

 

 

 

 

Senior Software Developer - Cape Town

A great opportunity is available for a Senior Software Developer with an innovative Financial Technology company (based in Claremont) that provides data and process automation solutions to financial investment companies.

The role is part of the Software Development Team, driving the development of the Company’s core software product and involved in Business Analysis and Software Development.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

*Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Engineering or Computer Science
*Honours preferred
*Recognised financial qualification would be greatly beneficial
5+ years experience writing software within the financial industry
*Exposure to financial calculations and data

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS NEEDED

* MSSQL background with exp working with data
* C#
* Design Pattern Knowledge

BENEFICIAL
* ASP.NET Forms
* MVC
* Javascript
* JQuery
* CSS
* Bootstrap
* HTML4/5
* Entity Framework
* Azure Infratstructure knowledge

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Write and maintain 1st-grade software
* Analyse and solve business problems with software
* Learn and push software knowledge of both team and self
* Train/support/coach junior team members
* Communicate effectively with directors and clients
* Extend and maintain existing software solutions
* Analyse and create project specification documents as required
* Resolve client support queries
* Drive sales and up-sell opportunities with every client interaction

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

* Attention to detail
* Safeguards integrity of sensitive client and company data
* Excellent problem-solver
* Quick learner
* Passion for software development
* Interest in the financial services sector
* Strong analytical skills
* Good time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Understands and articulates industry trends
* Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing
* Ability to work independently and also be a team player
* Uses initiative and is pro-active
* Willing to put in long hours when required

TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE LATEST VERSION OF YOUR CV WITH THE CORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE A MOTIVATION EXPLAINING WHY YOU’RE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE.

SHOULD YOU NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN 2-WEEKS OF YOUR SUBMISSION, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

 

Junior Software Developer - Cape Town

An innovative Fintech company (Claremont, Cape Town) that provides data and process automation solutions to financial investment companies is looking for a JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER. The role is part of the Software Development Team, driving the development of the Company’s core software product and involved in Business Analysis and Software Development.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

*Undergraduate degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
*Honours preferred
*Recognised financial qualification would be greatly beneficial
* 1-2 + years experience writing software 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS NEEDED

*C#
*CSS
*ASP.Net Forms
*MVC
*JavaScript
*JQuery
*HTML4/5
*MSSQL

BENEFICIAL – Angular, Bootstrap, Entity Framework

HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS – Design pattern knowledge

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Write and maintain 1st-grade software
* Analyse and solve business problems with software
* Learn and push software knowledge of both team and self
* Communicate with team leads
* Extend and maintain existing software solutions
* Resolve client support queries

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

* Attention to detail
* Safeguards integrity of sensitive client and company data
* Excellent problem-solver
* Quick learner
* Passion for software development
* Interest in the financial services sector
* Strong analytical skills
* Good time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Understands and articulates industry trends
* Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing
* Ability to work independently and also be a team player
* Uses initiative and is pro-active
* Willing to put in long hours when required

TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE LATEST VERSION OF YOUR CV WITH THE CORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE A MOTIVATION EXPLAINING WHY YOU’RE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE.

SHOULD YOU NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN 2-WEEKS OF YOUR SUBMISSION, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

 

Office Manager - Cape Town

One of the oldest architectural firms in South Africa with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg is looking for an Office Manager to be based in Cape Town.

The role will provide management, coordination, continuity and oversight of the administrative functions and office facilities of the Practice with a support team of 4 people.

The ideal candidate is someone who can interact with people at all levels, is technologically savvy, flexible and a creative problem-solver.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

* 5+ years’ experience managing administrative and facilities functions
* Supervisory/management experience with good knowledge of business operations,
facilities management, and administrative best practices
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
* Software experience:
– MS Office (word, excel, outlook, teams)
– Zoom
– Fresh Projects (nice to have)
* Skills:
– Excellent communication (written & verbal)
– Exceptional interpersonal & relationship building
– Problem solving & decision-making
– Multi-tasking and the ability to take initiative
– Good leadership abilities
– Excellent organisational abilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

• Create and manage an annual office and facilities budget
• Track professional licensing and memberships for all staff, assist with renewal processes, assist with corporate and individual
   registrations and submit annual SAIA declaration.
• Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies, consumables, business cards etc.
• Support CFO with annual budget and planning process.
• Assist with project scheduling coordination, resource allocation tracking and staff meetings.
• Manage the ISO 9000 compliance process.
• Compiles tender submissions and maintains the required suite of documents.
• Manages the electronic filing system and keeps all Practice documentation and proforma’s current, including an active      archiving system.
• Assists with new staff induction and staff exit interviews.
• Custodian of the Practice and professional insurances and maintains updated asset register.
• Keep abreast with current global best practice procedures that will improve efficiency, recommend and implement office   procedures (as necessary).
• Keeps abreast with current legislation related to the workplace, Health and Safety assists the Compliance Partner maintain the     Workplace Risk Assessment document.

2. FACILITIES

• Works with Practice Operations Partner and IT Manager to update office floor plans/seating charts for staff  workstation           changes, new studio creation, and remodelling.
• Manages service provider and vendor relations, contracts and invoices (i.e. security, janitorial services, equipment, phone/communication systems, leases, maintenance and repair).
• Oversees SLA contracts for routine preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment.

3. MANAGEMENT

• Manages front desk, reception, administration and facilities staff and contractors.
• Manages the administration teams’ transition to hybrid working, Cloud-based systems.

 

TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE LATEST VERSION OF YOUR CV WITH THE CORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE A MOTIVATION EXPLAINING WHY YOU’RE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE.

SHOULD YOU NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN 2-WEEKS OF YOUR SUBMISSION, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

CLOSING DATE: 26/11/2021

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Kadence Blue HR Consultants Karen Naidoo Cape Town

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