Global Custody Technology serves Citi ICG Custody business, which is a very profitable and stable business over 60+ global markets. Its WinTel team provides professional front-end solutions to all custody applications.
Job Responsibilities
As part of the Global Custody Technology organisation, we are seeking experienced and motivated software developers with IBM,COBOL/JCL/VSAM/DB2 design and development experience
We are looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals from an IBM mainframe development background to work on our custody application set. As a developer in the team you will conduct the specification, design, build and testing of new technology solutions across IBM mainframe COBOL/JCL/VSAM/DB2 technologies. You will also conduct integration testing and support your software through UAT, remediating and fixing defects as required.
This is a challenging role in a fast growing environment where the candidate will be required to deliver analysis and code solutions against a complex system set that is deployed globally across Citi and in continuous use across global markets.
The role will allow the candidate to develop their business and technical skills and in addition gain exposure to an application, which is at the forefront of business and technical change in MSST Custody Services.
This team will work in partnership with other centres in London, Belfast, Brazil and Tampa on multi-year programmes driven by regulatory and market reform, product development and business and operational efficiency.
Job Opportunities
Get exposure to various Capital Markets businesses at Citi
Build the experience of working in global development teams
Additional
International travel are required
Successful reference and background check
Education
Have a Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, Mathematics or related majors
With Financial knowledge or background is a plus
Required Technical Skills
Experienced with analysis and coding in COBOL/ JCL/ VSAM/ DB2/ CICS.
Track record of working in Financial Services Technology
Very good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce easily understood technical documentation
Strong team player able to respond under pressure to many demands adhering to aggressive timescales
An interest in learning Investor/ Custody/ Securities business
Demonstrates initiative, willingness and ability to react to changing priorities
Work to tight deadlines and enjoy steep learning curves
May have experience of multi-year projects and programmes, including platform consolidation and large scale business migrations
Knowledge of complex platform integration.
Familiarity of the IDE "Rational Developer for System Z" although not a requirement, would be desirable.
Required Non-Technical Skills
Strong motivation skills.
Ability to communicate with non-technical people.
Excellent communication skill and interpersonal skill
Strong communication and influencing skill
Proficient in both spoken and written English
Work under pressure, manage conflicts and challenges.
Must demonstrate analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Optional Non-Technical Skills
Have a sound macro view of the working of Global financial markets
Have a fundamental understanding of the workings of financial institutions, specifically investment banks