M Jobs: Act Financial Systems
ACT Financial Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Misys plc, is a premier supplier of business solutions to the global investment and stockbroking markets. Misys plc is the second largest Software and Services Supplier in Europe with revenues of approximately £300m.
The range of applications offered by ACT Financial Systems includes order management, portfolio modelling, performance measurement, fund manager support, valuations, client reporting settlement and accounting. In addition, ACT Financial Systems offers a number of outsourcing services including bureau, facilities management, business and technical consultancy.
Due to continued business growth and investment in new products, we are now recruiting additional staff. Misys and ACTFS are both growing, successful companies, and these positions offer considerable career opportunities.
Act Financial Systems Limited are committed to excellence in Training and Developing Individuals.
The Vacancies
THE PRODUCT
QUASAR
QUASAR is a market leading, multi-currency, investment management, settlement and accounting system supporting all types of fund management and custody operations. Functionality includes trade confirmation, stock and cash settlement, electronic delivery instructions, corporate event processing, management fees, client reporting, fund accounting, unit pricing and private client management.
PERMANENT PROGRAMMERS, SENIOR PROGRAMMERS ANALYST / PROGRAMMERS, SENIOR ANALYST PROGRAMMERS, SENIOR TEAM LEADERS - BIRMINGHAM BASED - REF TB2
THE POSITION - to work on CLIENT SERVER and SERVER ONLY applications product development for the FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR (principally Investment Management). Technology used will be "M", Open "M", Visual Basic, Bridgebuilder (a development toolset) and Sybase.
SKILL BASE: - A minimum 12 months of "M" (MUMPS) and PRODUCT OR BESPOKE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT in an end user or software house environment, with experience of INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS being very desirable. Additionally, experience using a Structured or Object Oriented development methodology would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Subject to the permanent candidate being able to demonstrate the above skills and experience we are prepared to offer full re-training in our chosen technologies and applications within our newly completed CB training unit.
SENIOR ANALYST PROGRAMMERS – CONTRACT – BIRMINGHAM BASED £ NEG - 3/6 MONTH CONTRACTS - REF TBC
Professional contract consultants with either MUMPS (M) or M and QUASAR expertise required on our development teams to assist permanent staff in ongoing product development. Opportunities of travel to Europe apply equally to our contract consultants. Options exist to transfer to permanent positions.
TECHNICAL WRITERS - BIRMINGHAM - PERM - REF LJ
A bright, enthusiastic technical author is required to join an existing documentation team. Working in a development environment, you will be required to write and edit user documentation and help files, utilising existing technical documentation and members of your team as reference points. You will have excellent writing and communication skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft products. Additionally, knowledge of the financial marketplace would be advantageous.
TECHNICAL WRITERS - PERM - BIRMINGHAM - REF IH4
Two Technical Writers are required to be instrumental in the production of user and training guides and software release notes, and who possess the ability to liaise with all levels of technical staff. Exposure to the financial environment would be advantageous, as would any familiarity with Windows-based products i.e. AmiPro, HDK or Word.
SUPPORT ANALYST - BIRMINGHAM BASED - £ NEG - REF PS1
Support analyst required to support extensive client base. Liaising with clients on a daily basis requires extensive customer care commitment. Essential knowledge of MUMPS and QUASAR will equip you to contribute to this very busy environment.
ANALYST PROGRAMMERS - BIRMINGHAM BASED - PERM - £ NEG - REF SL2
We require professional self-motivated individuals to join enthusiastic support team. This is a customer-facing role where you will be required to analyse problems and fix them in a timely manner. Knowledge of MUMPS and QUASAR would be advantageous or alternatively, knowledge of Basic linked with experience of Investment Management or Stockbroking, C++, RDB, Sybase.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT – LONDON BASED PERM – REF AS1
The applicant will be working in a high profile, customer-facing role. Good presentation and written skills will be required. Working within a team of 8 Consultants responsible for the implementation and subsequent support and consultancy for all ACTFS Customers and products. Opportunities for exposure to new skills and technologies.
Skill Requirements:
- UNIX System Management and Consultancy (HP-UX, AIX) *
- Relational Database Management (Sybase, Oracle) *
- Open VMS System Management **
- Project Management Experience
- Pre-Sales Technical Support
- Wide and Local Area Communications strategies
(* Essential ** Advantageous)
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT - LONDON OR BIRMINGHAM BASED - PERM - REF AS2
Additional requirement to assist with Consultancy services across other ACTFS product offerings. This position is available in either Birmingham or London depending upon relevant applications.
The applicant will be working in a high profile, customer-facing role. Good presentation and written skills will be required. Working within a team of 8 Consultants responsible for the implementation and subsequent support and consultancy for all ACTFS Customers and products. Opportunities for exposure to new skills and technologies.
Skill Requirements:
- UNIX System Management and Consultancy (HP-UX, AIX) *
- Windows NT System Management *
- Relational Database Management (Sybase, Oracle, Ingres) *
- Project Management Experience
- Pre-Sales Technical Support
- Wide and Local Area Communications strategies
(* Essential ** Advantageous)
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT – BIRMINGHAM BASED – PERM - REF AS3
The applicant will be working in a high profile, customer-facing role. Good presentation and written skills will be required. Working within a team of 4-5 Consultants responsible for the implementation and subsequent support and consultancy for all ACTFS’ Front Office Performance Analysis product. Opportunities for exposure to new skills and technologies.
Skill Requirements:
- Relational Database Management (Sybase *, Oracle**)
- Windows NT System Management **
- UNIX System Management **
- Project Management Experience
- Pre-Sales Technical Support
(* Essential ** Advantageous)
BUSINESS ANALYSTS - LONDON - PERM - £NEG - REF MC
We require business analysts to be involved in pre-sales activities, investigation and documentation of client requirements and client liaison during acceptance testing and implementation of an exciting new Stockbroking system. Candidates must have exposure to the Financial Services industry, preferably Stockbroking, including a number of the following areas:
- CREST settlement
- Cash management (DD, BACS, CHAPS, cash input, etc.)
- Asset management, Custody and Corporate Events
- SFA reporting requirements
- SWIFT
- Data feeds (Extel, etc.)
- Accounting (ledgers, trial balances, etc.)
Candidates may also have experience of one or more of the following:
- Structured Analysis
- Object Oriented Analysis, use of object oriented modelling tool
- (Select)
The successful candidate will also possess an analytical mind set, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and be capable of producing clear, concise, unambiguous documentation.
THE REWARDS
In addition to competitive salaries, ACT Financial Systems offers the following benefits:
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (certain grades)
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
- Corporate Health Club Membership
- Committed Company Training and Development Plan
- Misys SAYE Scheme
Interviews
Any candidate invited for Interview will be subject to a two-part test. Please ensure that your get with you Reading Glasses is appropriate. Details of these tests are available from either of the offices listed below.
Contact Information |
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Please Mark all CVs clearly with reference and initial contact. (eg M Web Magazine) CVs without references will be discarded. e-mail: MARK.TAFT@ACTFS.CO.UK |
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| Angela Wood ACT Financial Systems Ltd Finsgate 5-7 Cranwood Street London EC1V 9LH Tel: 0171 251
6666 |
Stephanie Oliver ACT Financial Systems Ltd The Cloisters 12 George Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 1NP Tel: 0121 455
6111 |
