Junior Software Analyst

Junior Software Analyst

To work as a member of the Helpdesk



The Company

Founded in 1996, Tradar is the world’s leading provider of desktop portfolio management systems for hedge funds. Over the past five years, Tradar Insight™ has grown to be the core information technology infrastructure for over 180 clients in 20 countries. Designed to support over 100 types of financial instruments and multiple currencies, Tradar Insight simplifies and streamlines hedge fund operations with its unique product offering. Tradar’s latest flagship product, Tradar Insight™, builds on the success of Portfolio with a completely re-designed user interface and technology based on the Microsoft® .NET framework. Tradar is expanding rapidly, with offices in London, Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco, and an R&D team in Lincoln.

 

The Role

We have vacancies to join our Helpdesk as a Software Analyst.  This is a unique opportunity to join our rapidly growing team in New York. Your primary role will be providing specialized consulting services, assisting clients with issues, analyzing software-related problems that may arise, and testing new software in preparation for release.

 You will be required to evaluate client’s technical environments and make recommendations to prepare for a proper installation and configuration of Tradar software.You will be required to identify and fix possible problems with the software and ensure that clients can successfully use the software.You will be the primary liaison between R&D and operations and conduct testing of new software before it is to be released.As you progress in the role, you will take on more advanced software analysis and programming responsibilities. This may involve gathering requirements, creating specifications, and providing basic client-specific solutions. The position is based in midtown Manhattan.Opportunities for promotion and international travel are reviewed after successful performance in this role.

 

The Candidate

Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with an interest in the finance industry and be able to demonstrate competence in problem solving. The candidate must also be able to work under pressure both individually and as part of the team. Self-development and a willingness to learn are other key skills the candidate should possess.

Applicants should have a solid educational background with good working knowledge of databases. Knowledge of Visual Basic and .NET (C#) is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or IT field with a 3.2 GPA is a minimum.  The role is ideal for a recent graduate, although 6 to 12 months of work experience in a related field is helpful.

Candidates should be fluent in English.

 

Salary

$40,000 to $60,000 – depending on experience

 

Applying

Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States.

 

Please apply in writing, including a cover letter and a CV in Microsoft Word or HTML to: careersus@tradar.com

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