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Summary
The Fixed Income Trading Desk Developer will work closely with the trading desk management, developing desktop tools and solutions to automate trading desk processes and the efficient flow of information between the trading desks and sales. The position is part of the overall Institutional Delivery organization and will closely coordinate with the broader software development team to ensure the adoption of Stifel's best practices, technology standards, and policies. The focus for the role will be developing desktop tools for the trading desk; where applicable, the resource may also collaborate with the development team on formal software development for larger trading desk platforms.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Works with the trading desk to develop custom solutions using desktop automation tools like Excel VBA and Python and business intelligence platforms like PowerBI or Tableau.
- Analyze business processes and suggest technical solutions.
- Be able to research and learn some key concepts specific to the fixed-income trading business.
- Adhere to Stifel's security model and development standards.
- Coordinate with the institutional development team on project escalation and shared resources.
Qualifications
- Displays awareness of the impact of actions on the business and acts in line with it.
- Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to problem resolution, strong troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration with teams on the business side as well as the technical side.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years working in the financial industry, with focus on data analysis and/or automation
Systems & Technology
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Proficient in Excel automation using VBA macros or Python.
- Experience with SQL.
- Experience with Git.
- Experience with standard business intelligence platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau is preferred.
About Stifel
Stifel is a more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Stifel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates,
applicants for employment, and individuals providing services in the workplace without regard to
actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation,
child-bearing capacity, sterilization, fertility, past pregnancy condition and the potential or intention
to become pregnant and related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are
transitioning, have transitions, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they
identify), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, weight, genetic information, marital status,
citizenship status, familial status, homelessness (i.e., lack of a permanent mailing address or a
mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider), status as a covered veteran or any
other protected criteria in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Stifel complies
with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment applicable to
each location in which the Firm operates. Stifel strictly prohibits any form of unlawful
discrimination.
Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring,
transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other
terms and conditions of employment. All Stifel associates are responsible for implementing this
EEO policy in their daily actions, conduct and decisions. All associates are expected to treat each
other with respect and professionalism.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.