Product Manager/Business Analyst - Financial Regulations W2 Contract

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Analysing regulatory and business requirements to produce clear functional specifications and requirements.
Developing a strategic product vision, roadmap, and strategy across the full product lifecycle, with a focus on regulatory compliance.
Acting as the product manager within an agile team, participating in ceremonies and ensuring alignment between product, design, and engineering.
Supporting team objectives and key results, and providing relevant product metrics and measurements.
Ensuring quality, compliance, and non-functional requirements like performance and maintainability.

The ideal candidate will have:

Extensive experience working in agile environments and a strong understanding of product management frameworks.
A track record of delivering complex products and managing regulatory requirements, ideally in the financial services industry.
Expertise in setting and tracking outcome-focused goals using frameworks like OKRs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build partnerships across the organization.
Deep knowledge of trade flows, financial regulations (e.g. Consolidated Audit Trail), and recent industry developments.
Strong SQL querying skills

3 days in the office
Paying between $700 - $850 per day
Weehawken, New Jersey or Stamford NYC

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical regulatory products and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about technology, compliance, and delivering impactful products, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract opportunity with the opportunity to convert to permanent at a major financial firm in Wroclaw Poland.

We're looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to:

• Engage with colleagues at all levels to meet business requirements
• Translate business requirements into technical documentation
• Collaborate with technologists to drive delivery within an Agile framework
• Conduct as-is and to-be impact analysis
• Contribute to the reduction of security and operational risks, in line with policies and standards
• Identify opportunities to improve processes

Your Expertise:

• 2-4 years of experience in a SCRUM delivery model within the financial sector

Solid understanding of regulatory reporting obligations such as EMIR, MiFID, SFTR, CFTC, Dodd Frank, etc.

• Cross-asset class knowledge covering both Listed (ETD) and OTC products – Fixed Income, Commodity, Equity, and FX
• Knowledge of end-to-end Investment Management operations
• Beneficial technical experience with SQL, XML, FpML, FIXML, GitLab, Excel, Alteryx, PowerBI
• Inquisitive, able to challenge effectively and manage conflicting stakeholder needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English and an additional local language

QA- Data migration project

We're seeking an experienced individual to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial and customer data through meticulous testing and validation processes. Collaborate closely with experts across various domains to verify reconciliation systems' functionality and drive process improvements.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

• Test reconciliation systems to identify discrepancies in financial data.
• Automation and Manual testing
• Validate financial data accuracy by comparing it with source documents.
• Maintain detailed documentation for future reference.
• Collaborate on process enhancements and ensure compliance.

💼 Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of ETL/reconciliation experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools.
• Expertise in SQL
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Bash, Java, Python.
• Experience with testing methodologies and tools, preferably Selenium.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Our client, a provider of post-production workflow solutions for storage, archive, and remote editing, is seeking a Sales/Account Manager to cover the UK region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving commercial targets for strategy & partnerships across Broadcast, Post-Production and Enterprise clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company in a scale-up stage and make a significant impact on their growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and grow new & existing accounts across the industry - Achieving agreed upon sales targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing partners and undertake quarterly partner reviews to provide commentary back to the business.
• Build and maintain a thorough understanding of our client's products and services to effectively communicate their value proposition to potential clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective campaigns and strategies to generate leads and build brand awareness. Identify marketing opportunities including events, trade shows etc. 

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of commercial experience in the post-production workflow solutions industry.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding personal sales targets.
• Strong network within the UK post-production industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment

🚀 Join Our Team: Senior Java Developer - eFX Algorithmic Trading 🚀

This is an outcome based, Outside IR35 project.

Seeking a savvy Java developer to amplify our eFX algo IT team! Dive into low-latency solutions, algorithmic hedging, and electronic trading excellence.

Drive eFX business with top-tier applications and services.

The project:

• Develop and maintain Java server-side components.
• Focus: pricing, risk management, order execution
• Zero GC development 

Desired Skills:

• Core Java expertise in low-latency environments.
• Proficient in performance optimization, lock-free programming.
• Messaging tech: 29 West, Tibco, Solace.
• JVM and OS tuning savvy.
• Strong in front-office electronic trading systems.

Caspian One are collaborating with the Core Engineering team of an Electronic trading Platform operated by a premier financial technology firm. They are seeking a Cloud Engineer with expertise in the cloud, K8's and IAC. The firm are constantly evolving their Infrastructure and are looking for an expert to help them achieve the best in class enhancing the reliability, availability, and security of the Electronic Trading platform.

If you want to work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and best practices, please read on;

What you will need;

• Knowledge of serverless infrastructure
• Expertise with AWS and/or GCP
• Excellent knowledge of containers including Kubernetes, EKS and/or GKE
• Familiarity with IAC
• Troubleshooting abilities, able to resolve issues related to permissions and access
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Go, Java, or C#
• Integration skills, able to work with complex API's
• Collaborating with other engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

This role is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in the world. The firm offer an extremely competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment. They also provide opportunities for learning and development, as well as recognition and rewards for your achievements.

Join a leading global financial services firm where you will be part of the team developing and testing a client and account onboarding and off boarding platform.

Your Role:

• Automate testing of new functionality & regression testing of existing functionality on Web UI, API and Backend systems
• Utilize tools like Selenide for UI test automation and Rest-Assured for API testing
• Perform comprehensive analysis of errors using logs, database queries, unix file system, etc.
• Raise and track issues during the testing process
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and developers to troubleshoot issues and deliver high quality

What You'll Need:

• Good understanding of test automation concepts and patterns
• Practical experience with UI Testing (Selenium WebDriver or Selenide), API testing (SOAP/REST, Rest-Assured)
• Proficiency in Java programming language (Core Java, Java 8+, Javascript)
• Knowledge of test frameworks e.g. TestNG, JUnit
• Experience in delivering automation frameworks and continuous integration/delivery tools like TeamCity, GitLab
• Strong testing experience with full testing lifecycle, methodologies and tools (Jira, XRay, HP QC)
• Familiarity with Docker/containerization and Microsoft Azure
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of SQL databases and Unix/Linux environments
• Understanding of non-functional testing like failover, resilience, load testing (JMeter)
• Experience following Scrum/Agile methodologies

Location: Cracow, Poland

Three days in the office.

Paying up to 1600zl Per day

Business Analyst - Market Abuse Reporting

Our client, a leading global asset management firm, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their Regulatory Platform organization. In this integral role, you will focus on enhancing, building, and delivering their market abuse reporting (MAR) platform.

As the Business Analyst, you will:
•    Prepare requirements and documentation for agile development of the Market Abuse Reporting (MAR) platform.
•    Produce analysis artifacts including workflow diagrams, use cases, and requirements.
•    Work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
•    Translate high-level business needs into actionable technical requirements.
•    Support user acceptance testing including test scripting and execution.

The ideal candidate will have:
•    Strong knowledge of market abuse reporting and related models, metrics, and asset classes.
•    CFA, CMSA, or related certification a plus.
•    Understanding of asset management and IT architecture.
•    Project/program management experience.
•    Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This is a great opportunity to utilize your MAR and business analysis expertise to shape a leading regulatory platform. You'll collaborate with high-calibre teams across the globe.

we are working with a global financial firm who are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the integration of their marketing and sales teams, involving the merger of two different platforms. This is a critical role that will drive organizational change and ensure a seamless transition.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project management best practices.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between marketing, sales, and other stakeholders, fostering clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and change management processes.
• Lead project meetings, drive decision-making, and ensure project objectives are met within defined constraints.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure the successful integration of the marketing and sales platforms, addressing technical and operational challenges.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, to ensure seamless implementation of technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the marketing, sales, or related domains.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects involving organizational change and technical implementations.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in implementing technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with agile project management methodologies is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Are you an experienced Application Support Specialist looking to make an impact in the dynamic world of finance, CaspianOne are working with a very unique US Hedge Fund who seeking a talented individual to play a crucial role in building out the application support capabilities.

Position: Application Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide top-tier application support
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to trading platforms, executing trades, and managing portfolios.
• Collaborate closely with Front Middle and Back office.
• Develop and maintain scripts in Bash, PowerShell, or Python to automate tasks and streamline support processes.
• Work independently as an individual contributor while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Act as a liaison between Front Office users and IT development teams to communicate issues and drive resolutions.
• Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of trading and portfolio management applications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in application support within a Front Office environment, preferably in the finance industry.
• Strong proficiency in Windows environments and scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Familiarity with trading systems and Portfolio Management Systems is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with traders and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

This is great opportunity to be part of building out the London Support functions, and and opportunity to be missed.