Software Engineer – Portfolio Accounting / Partnership Accounting

NYC / Greenwich CT - Private Equity

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Software Engineer – Portfolio Accounting / Partnership Accounting at a prominent Private Equity firm in their Greenwich CT office with consideration to work out of their NYC Headquarters.

The Software Engineer will be a key IT stakeholder as it relates to maintaining and developing enhancements to all finance and accounting related business financial systems including the firm’s Investran fund accounting system.

You will work with smart, talented people across their business to create groundbreaking, next-generation applications.

This is a “hands-on” full development lifecycle role that provides an opportunity to solve complex business, data and technical challenges. As a key contributor throughout the entire development cycle, you will be required to think outside the box and bring cutting edge technology in-house.

Responsibilities:

• Partner in the firm’s Investment Finance IT Transformation program - collaborate on solution design, co-develop applications with 3rd party vendors and own/maintain all development efforts.
• Manage the development of key Partnership Accounting and Reporting technologies within the areas of Operations, Valuations and Financial Reporting - develop impactful business solutions utilizing a variety of technical platforms / development languages.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to all team members and stakeholders, including business representatives, technology partners and consultants.
• Contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members.

The ideal candidate would have a background:

• Experience in .Net, C#, VBA and SQL Server Technologies including SSRS and SSIS
• Financial Services experience within the private equity community and a comprehensive understanding of complexities of private equity fund administration and operations.
• Technical knowledge of Portfolio Management / Partnership Accounting related systems (e.g., Investran CRM, Accounting, etc.
• Strong knowledge of relational database (SQL Server) design and development (SQL, Stored Procedures, Data Modeling) including a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design
  

Required Education:

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Math with a background in Computer Science / Engineering, Mathematical or related educational background
  

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the services/ products they deliver. An individual with a passion for application development, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class software.

About the Client:

The firm is a leading global growth equity firm with $35B in Assets Under Management (AUM), providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. The firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great management and build exceptional businesses worldwide.

The talent and dedication of their people is critical to their success. They offer an opportunity for developing one’s professional career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment. They offer a broad range of competitive benefits on a global basis.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm’s senior management in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients

Posted On: Tuesday, October 6, 2020