Foreign Exchange Trader jobs in North Carolina

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.

 
1.  Includes but not limited to customized coding, software integration, analysis, configuring solutions, or using applications supporting Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Loan Trading and Syndication, Investment Banking, Credit, Risk, and integration tools such as MuleSoft, TIBCO, or applicable integration products to customize or generate a generate a product.
2.  Plan for and conduct robust unit testing associated to user stories constructed during backlog grooming. Achieve automated unit testing leveraging DevSecOps practices and tools implemented in the software development pipeline. Provides SME support for assigned user stories during any regression testing associated with the sprint/feature release.
3.  Provide direction in the development and maintenance of solutions as well as play an active role as part of a platform team through the Product Development lifecycle. The candidate will work as a domain SME / software engineer/developer within feature team framework with modest supervision from team scrum masters and engineering management. As a member of this servant based team, will analyze features and decompose features into user stories using experience, judgment and precedents to solve a range of Capital Markets product challenges requiring software engineering.
4.  The role is responsible for delivering high quality working software eligible for release candidacy, and automating manual/reusable tasks working directly, and consulting with, Product Managers/Owners from the beginning of the design work. Leverage continuous engineering practices to deliver business value regarding effectiveness of the design. Actively participate in refining user stories. Responsible for development and developing unit testing, and supporting integration and functional testing. Responsible for providing production level SME support and providing knowledge transfer to L1/L2 production support. Develop code in accordance with the acceptance criteria established by the Product Owner.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
2.    Knowledge in information systems and ability to apply that knowledge in practice
3.    Ability to manage competing priorities
4.    Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
5.    Experience participating in Capital Markets initiatives with a focus on IT Delivery
6.    Ability to communicate complex information in straightforward situations
7.    Demonstrable experience working in an Agile delivery methodology
8.    Capital Markets domain expertise – specific knowledge of one to two product domains and value chain such as Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Derivatives, Collateral management, Sales/Trading/Research, Settlements, Financial Management / Product Accounting, Risk, Credit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, .Net
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of SOA and/or Open API methodologies and service architectures
• Experience using web servers, application containers, caching technologies
• Solid knowledge of relational database design and development (SQL, stored procedures, data modeling)
• Experience with messaging systems (i.e., MQ and JMS)
• Experience with build tools, such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
• Proven ability to write comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Experience with Derivatives instruments such as Credit, Interest Rates, Equity, Commodity and Foreign Exchange Derivatives
• Experience on Domestic Payment Services such as ACH and Fedwire
• Knowledge and good understanding of Regulatory requirements such as SEC, CFTC, ESMA, FCA

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Standing

Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)

Walking

Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)    
Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.