OpenLink

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in business matters related to accounting and back-office settlement processing for major financial institutions and large multi-national corporations. Will also have direct interaction with our system implementation teams and customers, structuring internal processes and advising clients on the efficient generation of settlement documents, the creation of client-specific interface applications and the creation of ledger entries to support management accounting/reporting requirements. In addition, will participate in the structural design of new accounting products and assist our sales/implementation teams with the demonstration and configuration of our software.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in accounting, economics, science or engineering with a background in business
• 2 or more years experience in back/mid office processing
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills a must
• Experience in market pricing of financial instruments/commodities a plus
• CPA or chartered status and experience with Oracle/Sybase/MSSQL a plus
• Travel is required

The following functions, duties and responsibilities are related to our Commodity and Energy products supporting the Power, LNG, Natural Gas and Crude market from Production to Trading, Risk and Logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Being responsible for the design and strategic development of one of our Energy products
• Supervising Business Analysts
• Analysis of Market developments/requirements/opportunities
• Support the creation of business and design specifications
• Working closely with our internal QA, Business, and Development staff as well as with our various clients in gathering requirements, use cases, specifications, test cases
• Support of enhancement planning
• Support knowledge transfer to local product management, business analysts and client services
• Sales support
• Support of documentation, marketing, training and QA
• Support of client services (business analysis, standard implementation plans, sanity checks)

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Minimum 3-5 yrs experience in energy business with exposure to Power, LNG, Natural Gas, or Crude
• Energy Trading, Logistics or Risk experience is preferred
• Experience with ETRM systems is highly preferred
• Excellent team leading skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Bachelors degree required. Graduate or MBA preferred
• Travel will be required
• Experience with Software design required

We are looking for an experienced business analyst to work with OpenLink’s customers, consultants and software engineers to analyze and design enhancements to OpenLink’s trading, risk management and back office software.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the marketplace and identify functional gaps within the application
• Convert user requirements and functional gaps into detailed software functional specifications
• Work closely with software developers
• Consult with clients to demonstrate how the system’s functionally can satisfy their business requirements
• Support sales efforts by preparing for demos and workshops
• Assist in the development of user guides which document major enhancements to the software
• Create test plans for major enhancements to the software
• Travel domestic and international (up to 25%)

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications
• Excellent math skills
• Enjoy working independently
• Enjoy client facing role
• Flexible

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years+ within the financial markets (back, middle, or front office)
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments and markets such as Fixed Income, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equities, Money markets, Precious Metals, FX, and Credit Derivatives
• Knowledge of financial trading, risk management and back office software systems
• Experience writing detailed functional specifications
• Experience in designing a trading/risk management/back office software package
• Strong math or quantitative background
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g. Access, Sybase, Oracle) and SQL
• Credit and market risk knowledge is a plus
• First degree in business, finance, math or computers
• Second degree or masters is a plus
• Knowledge of standard messaging services desirable
• Proficient with MS-Office applications

This position is for a business analyst in a consulting and product development group.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support of Product Development including requirements gathering, specification, documentation and testing
• Working with development teams during product development cycles to include testing, issue tracking and solving design issues
• Client interactions including presentations, training and sales

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft tools – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent opportunity for a flexible, composed & consultative analyst with strong interpersonal, research & project management skills to work closely with the CEO to gather, analyze & develop recommendations for strategic project initiatives for a global trading & risk management software company.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Analyzing competitive environments
• Performing financial & business due diligence
• Provide advisory information to management
• Preparing recommendations for new systems, procedures or organizational changes

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ yrs operational, technical or finance management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required/MBA preferred
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Individual will be responsible for daily production support on OpenLink’s Endur (Energy) and Findur (Financial) Trading and Risk Management Systems. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and technical problem solving abilities.

As a client support analyst, individuals will be responsible for client facing communication, daily service request management, maintenance of the CRM system and communication with various functional areas throughout the company. The position will require experience developing and maintaining client relationships, and will require deep technical experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in Advanced MS Windows
• Financial or Energy based Trading and Risk Management Systems
• Technical Programming concepts
• Database Management
• Previous technical support experience needed
• BS required
• On-call night/weekend work is required

Seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop conceptual diagrams, interaction models, flow diagrams, as well as application screen mockups and storyboards to support business and user requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate should be experienced in producing detailed screen layouts, design prototypes, and design specifications for desktop applications.
• Must be able to quickly generate mockups to illustrate design concepts.
• Candidate should have solid knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction, navigation and usability for UI design.
• Must have a solid understanding of the relationships between content, visual design, user interface, and GUI technology.
• Candidate must be comfortable working in PC environment with Microsoft Office business tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) as well as other screen mockup tools.
• Candidate must be able to collaborate with the business analysts as well as software architects to design and develop solutions that are technically feasible.
• Must have exceptional communication skills including technical writing, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Human Factors or related field or an equivalent combination of academics and relevant work experience.

• Support of Open Link’s proprietary Grid technology
• Support of Open Link’s proprietary Workflow Solution
• Support and development of Open Link’s Networking/Messaging Integration Layer
• Product owner and developer of Open Link’s Third Party Grid Integration
• Development in C/C++ and Java

DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Client issues that arise for on any given day will be analyzed and bug fixes will be coded and applied when necessary
• Participates daily in design and development efforts of OLF’s Grid and Workflow Products that require significant knowledge and training of Open Link’s Messaging Software Framework and the C/C++ and Java languages. Also requires knowledge of Fault Tolerance and 64 bit runtime

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Third Party Grid - Product owner and developer of Open Link’s Third Party Grid Integration
• Third Party Grid - Responsible for client facing documentation
• Third Party Grid - Solely responsible for client facing Java API’s to integrate with OLF
• Third Party Grid - Analyze and Support any issues that arise
• SCOM API - Responsible for OLF Module Connectivity. The SCOM API is a prominent core library that controls connectivity and unifies configuration for over a dozen independent OLF modules
• SCOM API - Implemented in C/C++ and exposed to Java and C#
• SCOM API - Responsible for support of this API for internal and client facing usage

We are seeking an experienced project manager to help grow and support our capital markets business in North America. The role requires the individual to lead teams of multi-discipline professionals in the deployment of our enterprise-wide financial trading and transaction management application software. The position also requires exceptional organization, negotiation, communication, and planning skills with the ability to successfully manage client expectations. Proven professionals with the capacity to manage and balance scope, risk, cost and quality throughout the entire project lifecycle. The successful candidate must be able to lead and motivate a diverse resource mix ranging from junior developers to 20-year business professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• 5-10 years of prior project management experience with comprehensive project lifecycles in enterprise software deployment
• Prior experience implementing OpenLink or competing systems including, Summit, Opics, Calypso, Murex, Wall St systems, or internally developed systems in large banks
• Significant hands-on experience with structured project and/or professional services methodologies
• Ability to manage client expectations and coordinate business resources
• Desire to travel to client locations throughout North America
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Professional accreditation preferred
• Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionals
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• This position requires heavy travel

The QA Analyst will be responsible for maintaining automated test scripts to meet software release deliverables, project testing requirements and other quality assurance considerations. Responsibilities also include the maintenance of baseline databases which require importing and exporting of database tables for the purposes of the automation test execution.   This opportunity allows the candidate the ability to build excellent working relationships with complementing groups to maintain a quality environment.

Responsible for achieving all testing requirements including:

• Write, maintain and execute automated test scripts through software product upgrades
• In-depth failure analysis performed against thousands of automated test executions
• Work with the development team to understand how changed (changes)in the software product affect maintenance of test scripts and the QA automated testing environments
• Document, report, and failure analyze test failure results related to energy and financial markets
• Participate in projects related to offshore consultants automated testing initiatives
• Convert manual test plans to automated test scripts
• Assist members of the QA staff with various automated related challenges
• Coordinate and lead the rollout of automated environment application upgrades
• Work closely with the development staff to ensure that issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up on outstanding defects to determine the impact on maintenance releases of code

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 3 years Automation testing experience via Mercury''s QTP/WinRunner or similar product
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Defect tracking systems, and some exposure to SQL
• Exposure to software release/build process/SDLC is required
• Required to be self motivated, firm and capable of learning our software products and related technologies
• Previous experience in a client/server testing environment is a plus
• Knowledge of financial or energy related products is also a plus
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Looking for a QA Analyst to work very closely with development group to test our real-time core products. Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans, documenting test results, and validating software enhancements and fixes.

Candidate should have past experience working in a technical setting. Qualified candidate should be detail-oriented and thrive on the challenges of testing high software. General computer programming knowledge is highly desired. Knowledge of SQL and/or programming experience is a plus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of several projects at a single time
• Ability to take control of projects with enthusiasm and little guidance and enthusiasm
• Candidate should have at least three years experience and be proficient with quality assurance concepts and test automation

You will help out with consulting services. The Risk Analyst will participate in risk related consulting projects such as: software configuration and implementation, VaR reporting and pricing model development.

You will also help out our client support team. Including: investigating, resolving, and documenting software and business issues related to the risk application of our OpenLink system.

You will also help out our QA testing team. Including: testing and documenting OpenLink risk group products and core product enhancements. You will work closely with development groups to resolve issues and bring out timely release of our risk products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in finance, or engineering
• C, Java, and SQL programming skill are preferred but not required
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills are required
• Must be willing to travel up to 30%

Senior Developers needed with eight or more years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining energy trading/logistics software using C and SQL within a service based architecture. Object Oriented programming experience is a plus.

Good communication skills needed

BS in Computer Science preferred but not required.

This individual will design, develop, document and test code in the capital markets development group. Will work with internal developers and participate in creating solutions to new business problems. Maintain and assist in re-architecture of core code.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial software development and exposure to financial instruments (Fixed Income, Money Market, Equities, Repos, Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivative) is required
• Strong coding skills in C/C++/C#
• Object oriented design skills also needed
• Familiar with SQL and relational databases
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills

Design, develop and support standard interfacing and integration packaged solutions and frameworks. Provide technical assistance to colleagues, sales personnel, implementation teams and clients. Create documentation to support the product.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Must have strong experience in C++ and Java
• Financial experience a plus
• B.S. in Computer Science a must

Analysis of client business and technical requirements working in conjunction with subject matter experts. Design and development of custom software applications in support of NY client projects. Documentation of software products as required. Location of this position will be shared between the NYC office and LI office as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of C/C++ and SQL required
• Java and relational databases a plus
• Knowledge of financial markets also a plus
• 5-8 years of previous experience in software development needed
• Should exhibit core competencies in development, analysis and design of complex software systems and be able to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Ability to travel approximately 50%

Looking for a mid-level individual that has the drive to bring our back-office solutions to the next level. Responsible for the design, implementation and continual enhancements of our back-office suite of products.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Must have strong experience in C/C++ and SQL programming
• Strong architectural and design skills required
• Strong problem solving and excellent communication skills
• B.S. in Computer Science

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and competent Java Analyst Programmer who relishes a real business/technology challenge. You will be required to work with our core development team in Long island. The successful applicant will have at least 6 years of commercial development experience, with a strong emphasis in design and will join a small focused team designing and developing a next-generation Data Grid application for OpenLink’s cross platform trading and risk management solution. Knowledge of an experience in the development of Java SE application is essential. Experience with in-memory data grid products such as Oracle Coherence would be a distinct advantage. Client-facing skills could be an advantage since some developments may involve customer specifications. You will need to travel occasional internationally, since this role is part of the team located out of our London Office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Computer Science or numerate subject
• Solid Java SE development life-cycle experience, and a proven track record of designing, coding, and delivering applications
• Experience with Object Oriented design and analysis tools/processes & design patterns
• A self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• At least 6 years commercial experience with Java, and ideally some experience with C#/C++
• Experience with Ant, JDBS, XML, & multi-threading
• Experience with relational databases & SQL useful (Oracle or SQL server)
• Ideally, knowledge of or interest in Commodities, Capital markets or treasury
• Ideally, experience with in-memory data grids
• Experience performing installations and training at client sites
• Experience working in a test-driven development environment
• Must be willing to do some travel

Creative Software Developer responsible for design and development of Desktop Applications using the C# language.

Responsibilities include design and development of graphical controls and data model abstractions using object oriented design patterns.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate a high proficiency in the use of C# programming language and the .NET framework as well as all of the Microsoft graphical controls as they apply to desktop applications.

Candidate must have strong problem solving skills as well as a good algorithms and data structures background.

Candidate must have experience creating C# interfaces as well as generic implementations and should have the ability to integrate various programming language technologies such as C/C++ and C#.

Candidate must have experience using Microsoft Developer Studio as well as profilers and debugging tools.

Candidate should have excellent communication skills including the ability to create design specifications as well as document programmer interfaces and user guides.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level Required:

• BS in Computer Science

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Applicant must have total familiarity with Microsoft Developer Studio 2005+ using C# and .NET. Strong algorithms background and problem-solving skills. Creative and Motivated individual with Excellent communication skills. Must have current knowledge of C# and .NET.

Previous Experience:

• Applicant must have Current knowledge of C# and .NET framework with at least 5 years of applied experience.

Individual will design, develop, document and test code in the capital markets development group. Will work with internal developers and participate in creating solutions to new business problems. Maintain and assist in re-architecture of core code.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong coding skills in C/C++/C#
• Object oriented design skills also needed
• Familiar with SQL and relational databases
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Experience in commercial software development and exposure to financial instruments ex. Fixed Income, Equities, Credit Derivatives, etc.

We are looking for the “jack-of-all-trades” who has the drive to take on challenges that require constant learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and continual maintenance of our core trading product
• This individual will implement the full life cycle, from inception, to design and implementation and delivery

REQIREMENTS:

• Must have 4+ years of strong experience in C/C++
• C# experience is desired, but not required
• Excellent problem solving skills are required
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual, who is able to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• BS in Computer Science is required

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, self-starter with 3-5 years of experience developing in C/C++. The individual will join the Risk Management and Analytic Development Group, working with existing staff on current projects and enhancements. The candidate must posess superior technical and problem solving skills to work with complex and changing software. The candidate will work with team members in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Excellent object oriented design skills is a requirement. Knowledge of C#, Java, and SQL is a plus. Knowledge of financial markets is also a plus but not required for the position. The candidate must be willing to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong coding skills in C/C++
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Good written and verbal skills are required
• Object oriented design skills are a must
• Familiar with SQL and relational databases
• C# or Java experience desired, but not necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person will be documenting internal controls, processes and performing tests of internal controls. You will help identify gaps and deficiencies within our internal controls. You will also be helping out with the SOX/Oracle implementation process. After the implementation is over, you will be responsible for general accounting work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years experience auditing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Experience working with a Public accounting firm is preferred
• Experience working with a BIG 4 accounting firm is a plus
• Bachelors degree, with a major of Accounting or Finance
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel

OpenLink, a leading software developer of trading and risk management software for the financial and energy sectors worldwide, is looking for an entry level programmer/developer to write scripts.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Test, debug, and maintain existing custom scripts
• Adhere to established coding guidelines
• Develop technical specifications and perform QA for scripts developed by others
• Write technical and end-user documentation

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• A bachelor''s degree in computer science, or other technical areas
• Strong knowledge of SQL
• 1-2 years AVS experience in C, C++ is preferred
• Strong knowledge of JAVA
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting financial or energy trading and/or trading operations is a must
• Solid understanding of OpenLink's simulation results, particularly the greeks, and market index structures is a plus
• Experience in OpenLink's financial AVS development is a very big plus
• Travel is required to client sites located in the US, Canada and elsewhere
• Must be willing to travel 50% domestically and internationally

We are looking for an individual to write custom Risk management focused extension to our core product to support OpenLink’s clients and sales teams. Development will be done in both Java and .Net (C#), primarily using our own object oriented toolkits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, test, and maintain existing programs
• Adhere to established coding guidelines
• Develop technical specifications and assist QA of extensions developed by others
• Write technical and end-user documentation

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or another technical area
• 2+ years experience in Java or .Net (C#)
• Experience in SQL and understanding of RDBMS (Oracle, MSSQL)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with financial Risk management principles is a plus
• Experience supporting financial or energy trading and/or trading operations is a plus
• Experience using OpenLink’s financial AVS or OpenJVS development is a plus
• Little travel is required

Energy and Financial Software firm seeks a talented Technical Writer. The position requires someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate can fully comprehend and translate technical jargon into non-technical documentation.

The Technical Writer will work side-by-side with the Development team, helping to create white papers, quick start guides, and end-user documentation for a fast-paced suite of technical product offerings. The right candidate must have the drive to take on challenges that require constant learning.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years experience as a technical writer in the software industry
• Educational experience in English, Journalism, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and convey technical information in a non-technical manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with changing priorities
• Strong MS Office skills

This is a direct client-facing role. The Business Analyst will be working with OpenLink’s customers, consultants, and software engineers to conceptualize, analyze, and design enhancements to OpenLink’s Endur (energy) software system. The primary focus of the Consultant will be to meet the needs of the North American and European natural gas markets. You will assess the natural gas trading marketplace to identify functional gaps. The Consultant will perform cost/benefit analysis to identify enhancements for consideration for existing and potential clients. The Consultant will assist in coordinating and prioritizing development requests concerning the natural gas markets. You will demonstrate to clients how the system functionality can satisfy their business requirements. The Energy Consultant will also help to create test plans for major enhancements to the software, to be used by the QA team for future regression testing.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Excellent interpersonal communications
• Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM), power settlements, ERCOT, NERC, ISO integration, business intelligence, Commodities, Equity, Stocks, natural gas
• Strong math or quantitative background
• Experience in designing a trading/risk management software package
• Experience with related industry software packages
• Consulting experience is a plus, but not required
• Bachelors degree or higher in business, finance, math or computers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. EXCEL, WORD)
• This position requires heavy travel

Open Link has an immediate opening for an Implementation Project Manager. We are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in their career path. This position is based out of our NYC office. The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing our proprietary software packages and products at client sites in the Energy and Financial sectors. You will manage teams, develop project plans and budgeting, coordinate resources, and hold weekly project management meetings. The PM will also coordinate and meet delivery dates, and track project risks and issues. You will manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction. This person will work in a team to set goals, understand client requirements and develop detailed plans. The Project Manager will act as the primary client interface and ensure consistent client satisfaction. You may be required to provide sales support and other related tasks required to support OpenLink products and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BS/BA degree or higher is required
• 3+ years of project management experience is required; You must have experience implementing software
• 3+ years of experience with trading and risk management is required
• Consulting experience is required, preferably in the financial services or Energy markets
• Solid understanding of application development life cycle (SDLC or TLC)
• Strong skills with MS Project, Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to self start and work independently and in a team setting
• Strong analytical, presentation, writing, communication and problem solving skills
• Expected travel is around 5o%

JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Primary owner of client relationship(s) and responsible for overall client satisfaction
• Work closely with Director of Consulting to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Achieve specific license revenue growth and account profitability targets

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Relationship Management and Project Oversight
• Manage overall account relations with clients
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget while attaining the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Work closely with Consultants and Director of Consulting to ensure high quality deliverables
• Obtain client signoff on all contracts (e.g., Master Service Agreement, Request for Support Services)
• Act as a point of escalation for issue resolutions, especially those involving support, billing, change control and scheduling trade-offs
• Create strategic account plans that meet OpenLink’s strategic business direction
• Achieve specific revenue growth and account profitability targets as set forth in strategic account plans
• Identify new sales opportunities and propose new business to existing clients

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

• Appropriately forecast project resources needs and work with Director of Consulting to guarantee that all projects are optimally staffed
• Make certain project resources are meeting, if not exceeding billable targets
• Investigate and resolve any resource time reporting issues

COMMUNICATION:

• Identify common client issues and ensure resolutions are shared with peers
• Provide OpenLink Management with regular status reports of account activity, including project status, new business opportunities, projected revenue pipeline, and overall account climate
• Conduct periodic status meeting with clients to discuss progress and provide account direction
• Arrange meetings with product development, subject matter experts and senior management to address client interests and concerns

PRACTICE BUILDING:

• Understand all OpenLink service offerings, with the ability to educate perspective and existing customers, as well as employees
• Coordinate sales and proposal development for new business opportunities
• Suggest ways to solve problems, improve production or work flow, and take action without being asked by others
• Seek ways to consistently improve upon the OpenLink methodology
• Keep abreast of industry and technology changes that may affect OpenLink’s skill set or processes used in the workplace; share any insight with the appropriate people within the company

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or higher degree from a four-year university
• 2+ years of project management experience preferred
• 2+ years experience selling software
• High level of understanding of client server applications and database applications
• Acute attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills with a strategic business focus
• Time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to lead by example and take the initiative
• Able to work well with others in a team setting
• Willing to travel up to 25%

Seeking a deeply experienced, road-warrior project manager to lead teams of multi-discipline professionals in the deployment of our enterprise-wide energy trading and transaction management application software. Position requires exceptional organization, negotiation, communication and planning skills with the ability to successfully manage client expectations. Proven professional with the capacity to manage and balance scope, risk, cost and quality throughout the entire project lifecycle. Must be able to lead and motivate a diverse resource mix ranging from junior developers to 20-year business professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• 10 years of prior project management experience with comprehensive project lifecycles in enterprise software deployment
• Desire to travel full-time to client locations throughout North America
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Significant hands-on experience with structured project and/or professional services methodologies
• Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionals
• 1 –3 years of experience in the energy trading complex
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage client expectations and coordinate business resources
• Professional accreditation preferred

We offer competitive salaries; bonuses; a business casual work environment; and full benefits, including healthcare, dental and vision insurance, 3 weeks vacation, matching 40l(k), and tuition reimbursement. Interested candidates must submit salary history with resume. E-mail: txjobs@olf.com; Fax: 713-579-0547. EOE M/F/D/V

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide analysis, custom code development, and troubleshooting in the design, configuration, testing, and production support of the Endur (Energy) solution for the client’s business needs
• Adhere to implementation best practices in one or more technical development areas of the Endur (Energy) solution in all technical design, specifications, custom coding, and testing deliverables
• Gather and document technical requirements, code specifications, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project Manager and Solution Architect
• Develop proficiency in one or more functional areas of the Endur (Energy) solution
• Maintain full chargeability on a client account as assigned
• Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the Endur (Energy) implementation, reporting to the Project Manager
• Keep the Project Manager informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Minimum 1 year of technology development experience in OpenLink AVS language and Endur software application
• Minimum 1-4 years of software development in Java, VB.Net, C#.Net, C/C++ or other procedural-based custom development language
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong client-facing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a project team structure
• Ability to work on-site at client locations throughout North America

Competitive Salary + Benefits

OpenLink is a market leading developer of trading and risk management systems for some of the world’s premier financial and energy trading institutions. Based in the heart of the City, we have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

Accounting Solutions Consultant needed for OpenLink’s growing team in the UK. The role involves consulting on business issues associated with Accounting, tax, brokerage, and custom valuations in the commodities/energy trading industry. The main focus is on accounting processing for large multi-national corporations and major financial institutions. The successful candidate will be required to organize, advise, and structure client’s internal trade processes for the efficient deployment of our proprietary software (Endur Accounting Desktop and associated applications), the creation of client-specific interface applications and the creation of ledger entries to support management accounting/reporting requirements. This will require extensive liaison with both Clients and fellow members of OpenLink’s implementation team.

Flexibility and European travel required.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A degree in accounting, economics, finance, business administration, or engineering with a background in business
• 3 or more years experience in back/mid office processing
• Experience with trading of financial or energy trading products and workflow
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills a must
• ACCA, CIMA or similar and exposure to accounting standards a plus
• Product control experience a plus
• Business Analyst experience a plus
• PC Literate: Excel, Word, Accounting Application Systems

A highly motivated and competent Analyst Programmer who relishes a real business/technology challenge is required to work within our London development team. The successful applicant will have at least 6 years commercial development experience, with a strong emphasis in design.

OpenLink is a market leading developer of trading and risk management systems for some of the world’s premier financial and energy trading institutions. Based in the heart of the City, we have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products. We offer excellent working conditions in an enthusiastic, highly motivated and international team environment. In addition this is an opportunity to participate in a growth market within an emerging company, working in a creative and relaxed atmosphere along-side highly qualified international co-workers.

The successful applicant will work closely with other developers, Business Analysts and QA to develop and maintain Openlink’s Active Position Manager. Client-facing skills could be an advantage since some developments may involve customer specifications. This may on rare occasions necessitate international travel.

The Active Position Manager is a .NET 2.0 C#/C++ application, underpinned by state of the art in-memory data grid services. It presents configurable real-time position pages based on analytic results generated by OpenLink’s Endur/Findur trading and risk management application.

This is a strong development role. Exposure to several different environments and experience of the architecture side of systems would be helpful as the role requires a broad perspective.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 6 years commercial experience with C++
• Object Oriented design and analysis tools/processes
• Experience with C# .NET 2.0/Managed C++/Java advantageous
• Exposure to Oracle Coherence or similar data grid technology advantageous
• Experience with relational databases and SQL useful (Oracle or SQL server)
• Ideally knowledge of or interest in Capital markets, treasury or commodities
• Degree in computer science or numerate subject
• A self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must have permission to live and work in the UK

Financial/Derivatives/Fixed Income or Commodity/Power/Gas/Oil

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We are growing our team and seek Consultants who would apply their market expertise in the implementation and operation of OpenLink’s trading, risk management and Straight-Through-Processing (STP) software – FINDUR (financial/derivatives/fixed income market) or ENDUR (Commodity/Power/Gas/Oil). The role is very “hands on” and requires the individual to become an expert in the software functionality and then be able to apply this at the client site. This will include the coordination and running of Business Analysis and Gap Analysis phases and also be the team leader on implementation of the software and eventually transfer this knowledge to the client's designated “super-users”. The successful candidate is likely to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a number of product areas. Flexibility and European travel are essential for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Minimum of 3 years Banking or Commodity experience
• Product knowledge of pricing and risk profiles
• A relevant degree
• Excellent client facing skills
• Problem solver and a self starter
• Proven track record of good decision making for the benefit of management, company and client
• Project Management an advantage

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Broaden your market knowledge and enhance your skills helping Openlink to implement their leading software solution at major corporations or energy companies. This is a great opportunity for a career within a growing company.

OpenLink International is growing, and seeking consultants with Oil Trading expertise to augment our professional ETRM team. We are a market leading developer of trading and risk management systems for some of the world’s top financial and energy trading institutions. Based in the heart of the City, we have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

We have an exciting growth and development plan and seek Consultants/Business Analysts to apply their market expertise in the implementation and operation of OpenLink’s trading, risk management and Straight-Through-Processing (STP) software – ENDUR (Commodity/Power/Gas/Oil). The roles are very “hands on” and require you to become an expert in the use of our software and to apply this at the client site. This includes coordinating and running Business Analysis and Gap Analysis phases and also being the team leader on implementation of the software. Eventually you would transfer this knowledge to the clients designated “super-users”. You are likely to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a number of product areas. Flexibility and European travel are essential for this role.

KEY SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years Oil experience
• Product knowledge of pricing and risk profiles
• A numerate degree preferred
• Excellent client facing skills
• Problem solver and a self starter
• Proven track record of good decision making for the benefit of management, company and client
• Project Management skills an advantage

Company benefits include a Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare Plan, Annual Health Check, Income Replacement Scheme and on-site gym.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

OpenLink is a market leading developer of trading and risk management systems for some of the world’s premier financial and energy trading institutions. Based in the heart of the City, we have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

We have an exciting growth plan in the UK and are now seeking successful Project/Programme Managers with experience in the ETRM market, excellent relationship skills, and the ability to work with clients at the highest level. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a growing company.

After initial basic training on our software suite, we would expect your first project to be run jointly with an existing OpenLink Project Manager, giving you the initial time and support necessary to familiarize yourself fully with the software before running your own projects.

Programme Managers would either take responsibility for a large and complex project, or have oversight responsibility for several projects.

The Project Manager role requires the individual to gain knowledge of the OpenLink software product suite and then be able to apply this knowledge and their relevant experience at client sites in a Project Management role. This role amongst other duties includes the planning and running of Business Analysis and Gap Analysis phases, controlling task delivery to key project milestones and co-ordinating with members within the OpenLink implementation team.

Flexibility and European travel is essential for this role.

KEY SKILLS:

• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
• 5-7 years experience in the ETRM market
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of the Project Management ‘life cycle’
• Knowledge of PRINCE 2
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project™
• Planning and organizing – time management
• Problem solver and a self starter
• Proven track record of good decision making for the benefit of management, company and client
• Degree calibre

Company benefits include a Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare Plan, Annual Health Check, Income Replacement Scheme and on-site gym.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We are growing and need a Scripter to join our dynamic team. Scripters interface with Clients' business & technical representatives and OpenLink Business Analysts to determine requirements, then produce and test high quality scripts that effectively meet the Client’s business and functional needs. The complexity of some scripts will require a high level of technical and functional understanding and proficiency. Flexibility and European travel essential.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• 1.5+ years of producing scripts for Banking or Energy/Commodity business operations
• The ability to understand business requirements and processes involved in creating a bespoke solution
• A demonstrable track-record of producing properly functioning Scripts to appropriate standards, on-time and on-budget
• Knowledge of AVS scripting an advantage, but training can be given

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of programming in Java and/or a C-based Visual Scripting Language
• Crystal Reports useful
• NT and/or UNIX
• Experience with relational databases, including Sybase & Oracle
• Knowledge of SQL

Our UK team is growing fast and consequently seeks a Technical Consultant to interface with our Clients’ business & technical representatives. The role will include requirements capture, analysis and design of technical solutions based upon Openlink software. Flexibility and desire for European travel are essential.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• preparation for and installation of Openlink software and components at client sites
• providing technical architecture guidance to new and existing clients
• providing pre and post implementation technical support for clients
• performing technical audits & performance tuning of existing Openlink installations
• assisting clients in upgrade projects
• delivering fast response troubleshooting for on site issues

THE SUCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Good knowledge of Oracle database administration
• A good degree in a numerate discipline
• Sound knowledge of SQL
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Preferably some development experience (C/C++, VB .Net or Java)
• Working knowledge of front, middle and back office operations in a banking or Energy/Commodity environment preferable
• Excellent communication, written and team skills
• Enthusiastic and self motivated, with the ability to work alone

Currently we are seeking a Consultant that will be responsible for:

• Providing consulting services to our clients in the energy and financial sector as well as risk management
• Ensure professional implementation of our application, offering solutions for energy, finance and risk management
• Guide our clients in the analysis of their commercial transactions and technical adaptation of our software application
• On-site error analysis and compilation of specifications for our development team in New York, London and Berlin
• Self-reliant organizing and carrying-out of training courses

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Information Technology or Information Management focused on energy economics and/or banking/finance
• Working knowledge in modeling and evaluating energy and financial products
• Risk management skills a plus
• Eagerness to learn and the ability to work under pressure
• The ability to be a team player
• Willingness and the flexibility to travel (in Germany but also within Europe)
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and have a command of the English language

OpenLink International LLC., a world leader in trading, risk management and operations software is looking for a Software Developer to further develop our trading and risk management software based on technical specifications.

• Develop in our proprietary language (AVS) a C/SQL based scripting language
• Knowledge of (JAVA API), toolkit (Microsoft-VBAPI) and Connex (JAVA-based interface framework) and database programming
• Implementation of solution oriented program adaptations and on-site troubleshooting
• Providing technical support for our clients in the implementation of our energy trading and risk management software application

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Computer sciences degree or previous relevant IT training
• Entry level experience in C, C# or Java as well as knowledge of databases, ex. (SQL)
• Desire to learn, be creative and work in a team environment needed
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (Germany, Europe)
• Must have a very good command of the English language

This is a direct client-facing role. The Business Analyst will be working with OpenLink’s customers, consultants, and software engineers to conceptualize, analyze, and design enhancements to OpenLink’s Endur (energy) software system. The primary focus of the Consultant will be to meet the needs of the North American and European natural gas markets. You will assess the natural gas trading marketplace to identify functional gaps. The Consultant will perform cost/benefit analysis to identify enhancements for consideration for existing and potential clients. The Consultant will assist in coordinating and prioritizing development requests concerning the natural gas markets. You will demonstrate to clients how the system functionality can satisfy their business requirements. The Energy Consultant will also help to create test plans for major enhancements to the software, to be used by the QA team for future regression testing. This position will be located at a client site in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Candidate must have 4 years of experience working with Endur
• Excellent interpersonal communications
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM), power settlements, ERCOT, NERC, ISO integration, business intelligence, Commodities, Equity, Stocks, natural gas
• Strong math or quantitative background
• Experience in designing a trading/risk management software package
• Experience with related industry software packages
• Consulting experience is a plus, but not required
• Bachelors degree or higher in business, finance, math or computers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. EXCEL, WORD)
• This position will require you to stay a year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

OpenLink's Findur-based solutions offer proven tools to leading capital market institutions, government organizations, treasuries, insurance companies and asset managers. Findur-based solutions provide sophisticated trading tools, risk management capabilities and back-office processing within an elegant transaction workflow framework.

We are currently looking for individuals with deep financial markets competencies (including derivatives, bonds, loans, fixed income and stock exchange products) and professional standards to help OpenLink provide high quality professional services to our prestigious Latin American clientele. This candidate will be on the ground floor of a new group that will help market and implement our Findur trade processing and risk management solution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising clients on the use, configuration and customization of our Findur solution in areas such as valuation, risk management, settlements, accounting, collateral management and compliance. You may also be called upon to help represent OpenLink and our products in sales opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist clients with the implementation of OpenLink’s Findur and other products
• Provide configuration advice and assistance working directly with our clients in their facilities
• The right candidate may potentially expand upon this role to include assistance with project management and account management

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline (Economics, Administration or Information Management focused on banking/finance)
• Candidates must be advanced in English. Spanish is a plus
• Experience in the banking marketplace, preferably in trading, asset management, derivatives, or risk management
• A strong technical aptitude is highly desirable
• Candidates must be able to travel extensively up to and possibly including full time at client’s premises
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Candidates must be willing to learn and demonstrate high self-motivation.

Oil/Gas/Power/Commodities and Financial Services

Competitive Salary and Benefits

OpenLink seeks dynamic and dedicated persons to join our professional team based in our Singapore office. We are a market leading developer of trading operations and risk management solution for top financial and energy trading institutions with an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

We seek talented and outgoing Consultants and Business Analysts to apply their skills in the front, mid and back office to provide implementation, operation and support of OpenLink’s trading and risk management software – ENDUR (Commodity/Power/Gas/Oil) and FINDUR (Financial Services).

The roles are all “hands-on” and require you to become an expert in use of our software and be able to apply knowledge gained at client site. This includes interacting with clients, documenting, coordinating and running business/gap analysis, UAT, etc., and being a team member/leader on implementation of our software solution. You are likely to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a number of functional areas.

Flexibility, entrepreneurialism, maturity and regular travel around the Asian region is essential for these roles. Applicants with the right to work in Singapore will be given priority.

KEY SKILLS:

• Ability to work flexibly in a team environment or independently;
• Trading operations and risk management experience a plus;
• Previous consulting or trading operations and risk management experience is required for senior roles;
• Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills;
• Candidate must also possess demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills;
• Degree calibre

We regret that only shortlisted candidates with be contacted. Please state current and/or required salary when applying.

OpenLink is growing and in need of a well organised and professional Administrator to join our Sales and Account Management Team, to coordinate the sales and account management activities of our Singapore Office.

OpenLink is a market leading developer of trading and risk management systems for some of the world’s premier financial and energy trading institutions. We have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

The role is busy and varied, and includes all levels of sales admin from meeting and greeting visitors, through contract management, to the preparation of presentations and demonstrations. The role would suit a good all-rounder with a flexible outlook, good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. This is a new role so there will be opportunities to develop with the team.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Responding to client requests: Responses to clients could include informal responses, pointers to publications, collaterals or other references or take more specific forms like responses to proposals including: Request for Proposal (RFPs), Request for Information (RFI) and specific Statement of Work (SoW) or Work Orders
• Supporting client visits: Travel with clients and prospective clients, if necessary, for reference visits or visits to other OpenLink Offices.
• Visiting clients and/or making presentations: Engaging clients involves a number of activities, including making presentations, meeting with clients to discuss specific aspects of their initiatives, to get a better understanding of the context in order to make specific recommendations in proposals. This may also include preparing proof-of-concept demonstrations and solution mockups.
• Competitor Analysis and market scanning: This is a crucial aspect of pre-sales as many clients evaluate responses from multiple vendors, and responses should address market specific issues.
• Sales Support: Includes supporting sales and account teams in responding to general client queries about solutions and capabilities. This could include partnering with client facing Sales or Business Development Managers to identify and convert prospects into customers.
• Interfacing with other internal groups: while responding to client requests.
• Marketing support: Learn to differentiate OpenLink Solutions from others by formulating or understanding marketing messages and software.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 or more years of experience in a multi-tasking role preferably within a Commodity or Financial Trading Entity
• Excellent interpersonal communications and well presented
• Problem solving
• Self-starting and self-managing
• Flexible
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Good written and presentation skills
• Time management & Planning
• Dedicated, decisive and dynamic
• Dependable, loyal and trustworthy
• Computer literate with sound skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Sales background an advantage

Competitive Salary and Benefits

OpenLink is a market leading developer of trading operations and risk management systems and services for some of the world’s premier financial and energy trading institutions. We have an enviable reputation for the sophistication and flexibility of our products.

We are growing and need Scripters to join our dynamic team. Scripters interface with Clients business & technical representatives and OpenLink Business Analysts to determine requirements, then produce and test high quality scripts that effectively meet the Client’s business and functional needs. The complexity of some scripts will require a high level of technical and functional understanding and proficiency.

Flexibility and regular travel around the Asian region are essential to this role. Applicants with the right to work in Singapore will be given priority.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 1.5+ years of writing and testing scripts for Banking or Energy or Commodity business operations.
• The ability to understand business requirements and processes involved in creating a bespoke solution.
• A demonstrable track record of producing properly functioning Scripts to appropriate standards, on-time and on-budget.
• Knowledge of AVS scripting and Java technology an advantage, but training can be given.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of programming in Java and/or a C-based Visual Scripting Language;
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports a plus;
• Experience with Windows Server and/or UNIX;
• Experience with relational databases, including MS SQL, Sybase & Oracle
• Knowledge of SQL
• Integrity and honestly an absolute requirement;

We regret that only shortlisted candidates with be contacted. Please state current and/or required salary when applying.