Senior Asset Control Developer (Contract) #dl

Key Responsibilities

Bloomberg Data Integration

. Design and implement Bloomberg API integrations (BLPAPI, B-PIPE, SAPI)

. Develop real-time and batch data acquisition processes for market data, reference data, and corporate actions

. Build and maintain Bloomberg Terminal integrations and custom applications

. Implement data validation and quality control mechanisms for Bloomberg feeds

. Troubleshoot Bloomberg connectivity issues and optimize data retrieval performance

Asset Control Development

. Develop asset control applications for trade reconciliation and position management

. Implement automated reconciliation processes between trading systems and custodian banks

. Build exception management and reporting systems for asset control operations

. Create dashboards and monitoring tools for real-time asset control oversight

. Develop NAV calculation and portfolio valuation systems

System Integration

. Design microservices architecture for financial data processing

. Implement RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka) for data distribution

. Integrate with core banking systems, trading platforms, and risk management tools

. Develop ETL processes for data transformation and loading into data warehouses

. Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization

Technical Leadership

. Provide technical expertise and guidance on Bloomberg integration best practices

. Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers

. Collaborate with business analysts and asset control teams to gather requirements

. Document technical specifications and system architecture decisions

Required Technical Skills

Core Java Development

. Java 11+ with advanced knowledge of concurrent programming and performance optimization

. Spring Framework (Boot, Security, Data JPA, Integration)

. Microservices architecture and distributed systems design

. RESTful web services and API development

. JUnit/TestNG for unit and integration testing

Bloomberg Expertise

. Bloomberg API (BLPAPI) - minimum 3 years hands-on experience

. Bloomberg B-PIPE or Server API (SAPI) integration

. Bloomberg Terminal application development

. Bloomberg Data License and data model understanding

. Experience with Bloomberg TOMS, AIM, or PORT applications (preferred)

Financial Markets Knowledge

. Asset control processes and reconciliation methodologies

. Understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)

. Corporate actions processing and lifecycle management

. Market data concepts (real-time vs. delayed, reference data vs. market data)

. Regulatory requirements (MiFID II, EMIR, Basel III awareness preferred)

Database & Integration

. SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)

. Message queuing systems (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ)

. Data modeling and ETL process design

. Cache solutions (Redis, Hazelcast)

. NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) - preferred

DevOps & Tools

. Git version control and CI/CD pipelines

. Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration

. Maven/Gradle build automation

. Linux/Unix system administration

. Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools

. Cloud platforms (AWS) experience preferred

Experience Requirements

. Minimum 5 years of Java development experience in financial services

. 3+ years of hands-on Bloomberg API integration experience

. 2+ years in asset control, trade reconciliation, or portfolio management systems

. Experience with high-volume, low-latency financial data processing

. Previous consulting experience with ability to work independently

. Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Qualifications

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field

. Master's degree or relevant financial certifications (CFA, FRM) preferred

. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

. Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Preferred Additional Skills

. Python or C++ programming experience

. Apache Spark or Apache Flink for big data processing

. GraphQL and modern web technologies

. Bloomberg BPIPE or Market Data Platform experience

. Knowledge of FIX protocol and electronic trading systems

. Experience with regulatory reporting systems

. Risk management systems integration experience

EA Reg Number: R21103035

EA License Number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No: 200609504D