Founded in 1971, Western Asset is a SEC-registered investment advisor which specializes in fixed-income management for institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $500 billion of investment assets and operates a seamless global investment enterprise that is firmly committed to building long-term client relationships based on superior investment performance, diligent risk management, and personalized client service. The firms expertise extends across all of the major global bond markets and encompasses all the major disciplines. The wide range of products reflects both the broad and diverse talents of their investment professionals as well as their desire to meet the comprehensive investment requirements of their clients. The firms remarkable track record has resulted in Western Asset being widely viewed as one of the premier fixed-income investment managers in the world today. Since 1986 Western Asset has operated as an autonomous and independent affiliate of Legg Mason, Inc., which in December 2005 acquired Citigroups worldwide asset management business, including all fixed income accounts. Based in Pasadena, CA, Western Asset also has offices in New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Melbourne, and San Paulo. We invite you to learn more about us at our website: www.westernasset.com
COLD FUSION - Responsible for the development and maintenance of a second-generation business line application used for investment management reporting. Develops detailed system design and programming specifications on assigned projects. Supports the daily activity of the Business Areas by providing technical support for system issues. Regularly meets with the IT project lead to review progress and problems related to the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Will work with IT project lead to independently develop and implement the system Produces technical documentation and designs and tests systems and/or systems changes accurately to insure system efficiency, integrity, productivity and maintainability Provide post-implementation support and develop future, iterative system releases
COMPETENCIES:
Experience developing and maintaining:
CFM and CFC
Stored procedures (Oracle, Sybase)
JavaScript and HTML
Strong database skills, experience with database design and SQL .
Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates proficiency in systems analysis of business requirements.
Uses solid business knowledge to develop rapid proactive solutions for significant business issues. Clearly understands purposes, objectives, practices, and procedures of the department and business units Maintains a solid knowledge of corporate and departmental information system strategies Experience with other reporting products (Crystal, Actuate, BIRT, Cognos, Microsoft Reporting Services, etc.).
Knowledge of n-tier architecture concepts.
Knowledge of best practices for user interface design.
Experience with designing and implementing applications incorporating MVC design patterns.
Knowledge of financial instruments, and fixed income asset management desired.
Java experience preferable.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):
College degree or significant experience in Information Systems.
Relocation paid and great benefits.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to jslevin@westernasset.com.
No agencies.
