C++ Developer # 088148

Job description

SMG IT is looking for an Application Developer to work directly with the US Desk of the Systematic Market-making business. The main area will be on Risk Management applications, which covers all major SMG Strategies running in US and Canada. The main responsibilities will include:

· Development, support and maintenance of Market Access Rule Engine – US based Risk Monitoring Application, including price feed and Client Notification applications
· Development for production release and support processes
· System performance statistics gathering and reporting
· Support key trading applications in a transparent and proactive manner
· Occasional evening/weekend support requirements (normally, through remote access)

Desired profile

The successful candidate will have a Computer Science degree or equivalent, and possess in depth knowledge and experience of developing in C++. A solid background in Linux is a must.

Skill set:

·  Solid OOP skills in C++, multithreading and IPC are essential
·  Solid Linux OS and scripting ( eg Perl or Python ) experience essential
·  Relational database skills ( eg ORACLE ) essential
·  Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution feeds highly desirable
·  Knowledge of Equities and Futures asset classes desirable
·  Proactive mentality essential
·  Good communication skills essential

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Proactive Approach:

·  Shows drive, passion and can-do attitude
·  Challenges status quo and contributes to change
·  Spots and seizes opportunities for the bank and for individuals within her/his area
·  Is eager to grow and learn for her/his area and as an individual
·  Stretches her/himself and others to manage things forward

People Leadership:

·  Effectively leads a team: communicating, setting direction, making decisions, intervening when off track
·  Delegates and empowers: assigns clear responsibilities and manages performance
·  Thinks ahead, acts with oversight, co-ordinates efforts to support strategy
·  Coaches and develops people, provides actionable feedback
·  Fosters collaboration within and across teams
·  Understands a range of attitudes and styles – leverages differences to achieve better results

Principled Behavior:

·  Has no compliance or control issues
·  Fully complies with the bank's code of conduct and all applicable laws, regulations and policies
·  Supervises her/his direct reports effectively, takes preventive action where needed and sanctions misconduct
·  Shows true concern for compliance and control standards, protects the bank's reputation and earns our clients' trust
·  Is diligent, disciplined and organized in her/his work: meets deadlines, strives for high quality, has complete documentation
·  Promotes and considers operational efficiency in business decisions resulting in the efficient use of the Bank's resources

Partnership with Clients:

·  Proposes solutions that truly fit clients' needs
·  Communicates effectively; moves easily from discussion to agreement
·  Is calm and confident with clients
·  Develops sustainable client relationships
·  Creates a network for the client within Credit Suisse

Professional Skills:

·  Has developed a complete base of knowledge in her/his areas of expertise
·  Effectively applies her/his knowledge to deliver solutions that fit the purpose and are feasible
·  Readily shares knowledge
·  Approaches problems systematically and objectively, analyses facts and evaluates options, draws sound conclusions