Desk Strategist is a dynamic role combining business strategy and analysis with applied computer programming. The candidate will be responsible identifying strategic business opportunities, as well as building tools, automation utilities and small applications to analyze opportunities, improve workflow, and identify/manage risk.
Desk Strategist is a dynamic role combining business strategy and analysis with applied computer programming. The candidate will be responsible identifying strategic business opportunities, as well as building tools, automation utilities and small applications to analyze opportunities, improve workflow, and identify/manage risk.
Skills Required - Understanding of sales and trading business - Solid IT experience - Hands on experience with at least 1 programming language - Experience with database tools and scripting - Microsoft Excel/Access VBA Skills Desired - Understanding of the equities swap product - Experience with securities lending, electronic trading, or derivative products - DotNet framework C# - Experience with investment banking information technology