Jefferies
Business Analyst/Project Manager, Risk IT
Jefferies, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Job Description
Jefferies Risk Information Technology team is responsible for building and maintaining Risk Management systems solutions and architecture for the Jefferies enterprise. The team works closely with Financial Risk Management functions (Credit, Liquidity, Market) in the areas of measuring, quantifying, analyzing, reporting, controlling, mitigating, and managing the financial risk exposures of the company across all traded securities products.
The Risk Business Analyst/Project Manager will be responsible for providing wide ranging and high-quality Business Analyst and Project Management services to the Firm and the global Risk Management organization, across all areas of Risk Management: measuring, quantifying, analyzing, reporting, controlling, mitigating, and managing of Financial Risks for the Firm across all capital markets traded products, including Commodities, Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and both Listed and OTC Derivatives.
Job responsibilities include: Deliver Technology projects and initiatives for Risk Management by coordinating, collaborating, managing, and working with stakeholders, business users, and other I.T. staff to build and improve the risk systems architecture and processes. Conduct business analysis including eliciting, developing, and defining business requirements and functional requirements, and associated documentation, for systems enhancements and changes related to Risk Management technology. Work with users at all levels of the organization to understand and define system and data needs for Risk Management applications and Technology processes by conducting business and data analysis, evaluations of current state and future state of system changes; project management and coordination; and ultimately delivery of system enhancements, upgrades, and improvements. Drive resolution of wide-ranging scope of analytical and technical issues related to Risk Management information technology that arise during developing, enhancing, managing, operating, and supporting Jefferies' Risk Management Technology infrastructure. Employ data analysis and analytical analysis techniques in order to research and evaluate system changes and enhancements, as well as to troubleshoot issues across the risk technology architecture and framework, across all risk exposure calculations and technology processes. Provide timely and effective systems support of all Risk Management applications, coding, data processes, programs, system batch processing, system components, User Interfaces etc to the global Risk Management organization, as well as across the Firm. Create and manage appropriate documentation required for system changes, that may include project charter, project scope, business requirements, project plans, technical specifications, and test plans. Work closely with developers and software engineers to assist them with understanding requirements, implementing requirements, and delivering system enhancements. Experience & Skills Required:
5+ yrs experience in a broker-dealer or financial services company in the area of Risk Management or Risk Technology Strong knowledge of market risk or credit risk domains. Having both is a big + Good understanding of capital markets traded products such as Derivatives, Equities, Fixed Income, FX Experience with enterprise database analysis, and proficiency of one or more data analysis tools such as AquaData, Oracle SQL Developer, Quest, or similar. Strong analytic and problem solving abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Advanced PC skills, including MS Excel, MS project Solid understanding of one or more software development approaches: Agile, SDLC. Knowledge and experience with a Programming language such as VB, Python, C#, Java, R is a plus
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000-$175,000.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.
About Us
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
Jefferies Risk Information Technology team is responsible for building and maintaining Risk Management systems solutions and architecture for the Jefferies enterprise. The team works closely with Financial Risk Management functions (Credit, Liquidity, Market) in the areas of measuring, quantifying, analyzing, reporting, controlling, mitigating, and managing the financial risk exposures of the company across all traded securities products.
The Risk Business Analyst/Project Manager will be responsible for providing wide ranging and high-quality Business Analyst and Project Management services to the Firm and the global Risk Management organization, across all areas of Risk Management: measuring, quantifying, analyzing, reporting, controlling, mitigating, and managing of Financial Risks for the Firm across all capital markets traded products, including Commodities, Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and both Listed and OTC Derivatives.
Job responsibilities include: Deliver Technology projects and initiatives for Risk Management by coordinating, collaborating, managing, and working with stakeholders, business users, and other I.T. staff to build and improve the risk systems architecture and processes. Conduct business analysis including eliciting, developing, and defining business requirements and functional requirements, and associated documentation, for systems enhancements and changes related to Risk Management technology. Work with users at all levels of the organization to understand and define system and data needs for Risk Management applications and Technology processes by conducting business and data analysis, evaluations of current state and future state of system changes; project management and coordination; and ultimately delivery of system enhancements, upgrades, and improvements. Drive resolution of wide-ranging scope of analytical and technical issues related to Risk Management information technology that arise during developing, enhancing, managing, operating, and supporting Jefferies' Risk Management Technology infrastructure. Employ data analysis and analytical analysis techniques in order to research and evaluate system changes and enhancements, as well as to troubleshoot issues across the risk technology architecture and framework, across all risk exposure calculations and technology processes. Provide timely and effective systems support of all Risk Management applications, coding, data processes, programs, system batch processing, system components, User Interfaces etc to the global Risk Management organization, as well as across the Firm. Create and manage appropriate documentation required for system changes, that may include project charter, project scope, business requirements, project plans, technical specifications, and test plans. Work closely with developers and software engineers to assist them with understanding requirements, implementing requirements, and delivering system enhancements. Experience & Skills Required:
5+ yrs experience in a broker-dealer or financial services company in the area of Risk Management or Risk Technology Strong knowledge of market risk or credit risk domains. Having both is a big + Good understanding of capital markets traded products such as Derivatives, Equities, Fixed Income, FX Experience with enterprise database analysis, and proficiency of one or more data analysis tools such as AquaData, Oracle SQL Developer, Quest, or similar. Strong analytic and problem solving abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Advanced PC skills, including MS Excel, MS project Solid understanding of one or more software development approaches: Agile, SDLC. Knowledge and experience with a Programming language such as VB, Python, C#, Java, R is a plus
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000-$175,000.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.
About Us
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.