Application Developer, State Street Global Advisors

Who We are Looking for

State Street Global Advisors is looking for a highly skilled mid-level application support person with business analysis and developer experience to join our IT Research and Portfolio management team. The core responsibilities will include application support for our active fundamental equity team, insurance group and the active fixed income team. Day to day support functions include troubleshooting application issues with vendors, such as Tamale, Bloomberg and Axioma. The role will involve interaction with investment professional located in different offices around the globe.

Why This Role is Important to Us

• Support and enhance the Tamale application and its functionality to meet the needs of the Fundamental Equity research team to ensure all notes and deposits from users move to the Data Warehouse correctly.

• Handle all application issues or errors.

• Support integration of Bloomberg products such as BPIPE, Portfolio uploads and back-office files into research process. Ensure that Bloomberg Portfolios are uploaded properly daily for Analyst and Portfolio manager consumption.

• Manage the Big Data development platform utilized by Tamale, including Hive & NiFi.

• Oversee Tamale application form development and its integration to various internal and external data platforms.

• Provide support for applications during Stamford business hours.

• Coordinate with offshore resources.

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision;

• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to effectively organize and communicate across functional and technical lines;

• Strong root cause analysis and complex problem solving skills;

• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is a requirement; Computer Science or Information Technology preferred.

• Financial Services background, including investment or asset management.

• Good understanding of Linux, Windows Server, ODBC/JDBC.

• More than 4 years of Experience in Java, Python, SQL and Scripting.

• Experience with market data applications such as Bloomberg a plus

• Good understanding of databases and SQL Experience is crucial.

• Should be an excellent communicator, experience on communicating with global users (both written and verbal)

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world's largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Company: State Street Global Advisors

Salary Range:

$105,000 - $165,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.