IT Graduate Trainees -Financial Services

Posted by Pershing Limited on May 19th, 2011.

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Location: London
Closing Date: June 18th, 2011

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Job Description

Pershing Limited provides a comprehensive range of business solutions for institutional broker-dealers, private wealth firms and independent financial advisers in Europe. From offices in London, Liverpool and Dublin, we offer products and services including global execution services, settlement, custody, and omnibus and investor-level record keeping solutions, specifically tailored for European financial service providers.

Pershing Limited is an affiliate of Pershing LLC and a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.

We are currently seeking career oriented graduates to join our Information Technology department.

Successful candidates will be involved in the development, design, implementation and support of software solutions for internal and external users to achieve the business goals and strategies.

We are willing to train the right candidates, and professional experience is not required, however hands-on experience of JAVA or .Net programming (through course work) and knowledge of Developmental Lifecycles and Object Orientated Design are essential.

Main role responsbilities will be:

  • Developing applications in Java or .NET.
  • Working within either an Agile or Waterfall  methodology
  • Involvement in designing enterprise systems using Object Orientated Design techniques
  • Creating technical documentation in UML
  • Unit testing using JUnit or Microsoft Test
  • Ensures delivery by self of quality software requiring little or no rework in order to satisfy user needs

Technical Knowlege you will gain:

  • Proficient at writing efficient, reliable, and easily maintainable software
  • Able to design and structure programs logically
  • Carry out accurate and thorough unit and system testing
  • Carry out reviews to ensure conformance to Pershing Development Standards and Controls
  • Have a sound knowledge of the appropriate development environment, and an understanding of the architecture
  • Able to produce clear and accurate documents for users and operational areas

Candidates must possess proven organisational and analytical skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and you must be capable of working independently, or in a team environment.

If you are interested in joining a progressive and dynamic company, and have attained a 2:1 degree or higher in a Computer Science or related degree, please apply online, under requisition ID 1105203.  Closing date 27th May 2011.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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