Location: Düsseldorf

June 18, 2020 4:02 am
Sr. Manager, Trading II

PSS is looking for a qualified technology focused Trader. This is a hybrid position which will allow candidates the ability to leverage their trading experience to support various portions of the desk. By collecting and analyzing data, this associate will be responsible with turning data into action with the purpose of developing, managing and enhancing tools to assist and automate trading. Additionally, this candidate will provide support to national sales teams and work within numerous electronic platforms. This role will provide candidates the opportunity to identify and implement process improvements impacting a highly productive group. Strong communication skills are desired, however technology knowledge is paramount.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

2 or more years of Trading experience is preferred but not required

Ability to analyze trading and market data and put findings into trading practices

Experience working in Bloomberg is preferred but not required

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Very strong Excel skills required, additional database platform knowledge desired

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage daily work load

 

4:02 am
Brokerage Service Specialist – Institutional

Respond to direct customer inquiries on the phone or through e-mail

Provide technical support/problem resolution to Registered Investment Advisors in a timely, professional, and courteous manner

Research and resolve routine customer service questions and problems with minimal assistance and report issues appropriately; follows issues to conclusion.

Effectively use available tools and resources and demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to resolve customer issues.

Retain full ownership of issue until resolved, including follow-up on escalated issues.

Demonstrate effective diagnostic skills.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and drives important issues through to resolution.

Provide customers with information on other products and services when appropriate.

Work in a small highly collaborative team environment of professionals.

 

Skills and experience:

 

BA/BS degree preferred

Basic knowledge of computer desktop and network environments including operating systems, peripherals, & navigating through software, demonstrated through experience and/or education

Basic knowledge of on-line/Internet services required

Basic knowledge of the brokerage industry preferred

Prior customer service experience

Ability to learn complex material and resolve issues with minimal oversight

Work with great attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations

Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work with multiple deadlines

Contribute to a team-oriented environment using excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills

4:00 am
Index Trading / Securities

Looking for an ambitious, motivated and hard-working team player to cross-sell best-in-class ideas and solutions and to build long-term relationships with our institutional clients, specifically sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Distribute best-in-class ideas and solutions to our Institutional Clients, specifically

Help identify new business opportunities and originate new client relationships with a strategic and long-term view

Grow and maintain existing client relationships

Provide general support to the team by servicing client requests, working closely with trading and structuring on a wide array of derivative and custom solutions, managing internal workflow post-trade

 

 

Skills & experience we’re looking for

 

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record

5-8 years of relevant experience

Client-focused with strategic, long term mind-set

Solid work ethics and high levels of motivation

Working knowledge and interest in global financial markets and derivative instruments

3:59 am
FX Sales / Securities

We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with a passion for markets who is looking to challenge themselves in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be empowered to be commercial and help drive profitability for the business through generating trade ideas and ensuring to deliver solutions for our clients.

 

 

Skills and experience

Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record

3-4 years of relevant experience

Strong interest in global financial markets & derivative instruments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task & work under pressure

Solid work ethic and high levels of motivation

3:58 am
Associate / Securities

The Securities Division enables our clients to buy and sell financial products, raise funding and manage risk. We make markets and facilitate client transactions in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products. In addition, we make markets in and clear client transactions on major stock, options and futures exchanges worldwide.

 

 

Skills and experiences

 

Significant investment banking/financial services industry experience required

Strong familiarity with Prime Services/Prime Brokerage domain required

Experience of monitoring trading, P&L and risk profile changes for clients required

Familiarity with modeling, financial statement analysis, researching, data mining required

Strong understanding of financial markets with practical experience

Proven leadership ability in relation to broad scope projects and issue resolution

3:58 am
Associate / Tax and Accounting

We’re a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

 

 

Responsibilities and qualifications

 

Minimum two years of tax compliance / advisory experience in major accounting or law firm; exposure to international taxation and regulations as well as double tax treaties would be advantageous

High integrity and reliability

Enthusiastic to learn and take responsibility

Strong control awareness and ability to take a global view on issues

Strong analytical skills & detail-oriented approach to work

Ability to work and obtain results under pressure

Ability to use initiative and come up with innovative solutions and suggestions

Ability to work effectively in a team

Excellent communication skills required

Fluent in Japanese and English

Knowledge of financial industry or financial products helpful

3:56 am
Analyst / Portfolio Management

PSS Investment Management (PIM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. PIM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of PIM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions, engage with clients and lead change across the infrastructure.

 

 

Responsibilities and qualifications

 

As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, the person will have responsibility for supervising multi-asset class portfolios with the rest of the global team. Also the person will have opportunities for providing contents in knowledge transfer to sophisticated investors, distributors and/or advisors. The role will primarily be covering PIM’s multi-asset fund range and wealth management solutions for both of institutional investors and individuals. This role is client facing and highly analytical, focusing on developing and communicating customised investment solutions and asset market views to clients.

 

Other required skills/experience:

 

Aspiring a successful long-term career toward a trusted advisor and a partner with CIOs in sophisticated investors/distributors.

Voluntary efforts to earn quantitative skills in portfolio engineering or math finance

Capable of communicating and marketing complex ideas/strategies to clients/prospects of varying levels of sophistication in both large and small audiences

Balance b/w market savvy / practices and investment theories

Single-asset expertise not declined, multi-asset expertise not necessary but valuable

3:55 am
Associate / Investment Banking

The PSS Group is a financial holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. PSS Investment provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

 

 

Responsibilities and Qualifications

 

Current experience in investment banking for at least one year (as analyst or associate)

A keen, long-term interest in investment banking and financial markets

Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills

Strong quantitative and technical abilities

Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy

3:46 am
HR Reporting Analyst (HRIS Analyst)

Use existing HR systems to develop and deliver ad hoc, recurring, and on-demand / self-service reports.

Address reporting needs for all of HR, including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Training & Development, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Benefits, and Regulatory / Compliance.

Perform peer review team mate development work and perform recurring quality control data validation as needed

Support new system implementations, upgrades and software releases from the reporting standpoint including making updates and testing

Provide data consultation related to integration development

Recommend business process or system enhancements to improve reporting capabilities and influence system owners to incorporate changes.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5-7 years of experience in an HRIS or HR Analyst role, with an emphasis on reporting and extracting data from systems preferred

Experience designing and developing custom reports within one or more of the following tools: Workday (HR and/or Payroll), SumTotal, EdCast, iCIMS, ServiceNow.

A keen interest in data and related reporting and extraction tools and a desire to learn new tools

Proven ability to synthesize information and translate complex information in an easy to understand, effective format that is both fit for purpose and audience appropriate

Natural tendency to validate data results to ensure accuracy in reports

A natural ability to think logically and to design and process logical statements

A high degree of attention to detail, strong organization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks at once

Highly proficient with Excel and PowerPoint

A strong understanding of core Human Resources functions and typical workforce management processes

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Excellent oral and written communication skills

A passion for creating an exceptional user experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with MS Access, basic data model principles, and/ or some experience writing SQL statements or some other programming language.

May 28, 2020 11:19 pm
Sr Manager Data Engineering

Assisting team members in interpreting scope, estimating impact/work and approving the estimates for distribution;

Managing team assignments by assessing subject area knowledge, individual capacity, and project demands;

Managing a team of 5-7 FTE and 5-15 vendor resources (with frequent growth / mix changes) and provide feedback for individual contributor development;

Advising on GDT technical decisions including architecture approach, solution design and detailed troubleshooting;

Working closely with our Global Data Office and Analytics partners to ensure expectations are met and acting as a liaison between business and technical teams to resolve issues;

Ensuring projects are progressing according to plan by resolving issues or obstacles;

Providing up-to-date resourcing and spending plans to properly manage the portfolio in terms of staffing and finances;

Evaluating candidates for new positions including FTEs & contractors;

Building deep understanding of the warehouse data and capabilities.

 

Skills and experience:

Project management experience/knowledge, with ability to drive projects to successful completion; ability to anticipate project risks/issues and propose creative solutions; solid experience and understanding of Agile Methods;

Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision- making and conflict resolution skills;

Prior experience interfacing with various partners, including vendors, offshore development teams, and internal groups;

Demonstrated experience as an analyst /developer preferably on data platforms (> 5 years);

Experience in Data Warehousing / Information Management (> 3 years);

Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database constructs;

Demonstrated experience as a People Manager (> 3 years);

Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

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