Innova Solutions USA - Birmingham, AL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Birmingham, AL
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Innova Solutions is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer Developer with specialized experience in Bond Trading and Investment Banking. This direct hire position is hybrid, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, particularly within the context of bond trading and fixed income trading. The role involves close collaboration with trading desk management to develop desktop tools and solutions aimed at automating trading desk processes and enhancing the flow of information between trading desks and sales teams. The Sr. Data Engineer Developer will be an integral part of the Institutional Delivery organization, working in conjunction with the broader software development team to ensure adherence to enterprise best practices, technology standards, and policies. The primary focus will be on developing desktop tools for the trading desk, with opportunities to collaborate on larger trading desk platforms as needed. Key responsibilities include developing custom solutions using desktop automation tools such as Excel with VBA, SQL, and Python, as well as utilizing business intelligence platforms like PowerBI or Tableau. The candidate will analyze business processes to propose technical solutions and will be expected to familiarize themselves with key concepts specific to the fixed-income trading business. Adherence to Stifel's security model and development standards is crucial, as is coordination with the institutional development team for project escalation and resource sharing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop custom solutions using desktop automation tools like Excel VB/VBA, SQL, and Python.
  • Utilize business intelligence platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau to create data visualizations.
  • Analyze business processes and suggest technical solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Research and learn 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
  • 2+ years of experience working in the financial industry, focusing on data analysis and/or automation.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in Excel automation using VBA macros and/or Python.
  • Experience with SQL and Git.
  • Familiarity with standard business intelligence platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Python libraries such as NumPy, PySpark, SciPy, pandas, and scikit-learn.
  • Knowledge of Investment Modeling and Value-at-Risk (VAR) Calculations.
  • Familiarity with databases like MySQL, SQL Server, HDF5, and MongoDB.
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CUDA.
  • Understanding of financial concepts such as Convexity Arbitrage, Asset Pricing, and Volatility Arbitrage.
  • Experience with TensorFlow and Flask for quantitative research and risk analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical & pharmacy coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident & critical illness coverage
  • Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
  • Sick time and other types of paid leaves
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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