Director, Senior Developer - Risk & Analytics

Job Title: Director, Senior Developer - Risk & Analytics

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics

FLSA Code: Exempt

Estimated Salary: $175,000 - $195,000

Job Summary:

Cohen and Steers is currently seeking a highly motivated, back-end C# developer to join our Information Technology department. The individual will be a senior member of a small team that works primarily with Market Data applications and the Quant & Derivatives Strategies Team to solve complex problems, develop custom software solutions, build out the firm’s risk management capabilities, and provide support for all critical applications and processes. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Support and enhance the firm’s market data applications (e.g., Security Master, Price Master, 3rd Party Market Data Vendors)
• Partner with the Quant & Derivatives Strategies Team to enhance the firm’s proprietary risk system and quantitative & derivatives capabilities, and building out / managing of 3rd party risk systems (e.g., MSCI Barra)
• Develop and enhance the firm’s inventory of custom-built .NET solutions and SQL databases
• Complete large and/or complex projects within the set milestones
• Partner with developers and other team members in identifying and proposing application system changes, enhancements, or troubleshooting
• Responsible for supporting business users, investigating, and resolving application errors, data discrepancies, and queries
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience with C#, .NET Core, and R/Python in a similar financial services environment
• Experience working with Market Data and APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, XpressFeed, Capital IQ)
• Expert in SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored Procedures, ETL, Data Warehousing)
• Experience with Azure DevOps Deployment Pipelines
• Experience using job scheduling software (JAMS, Active Batch, AutoSys or equivalent)
• Experience with Microservices
• Knowledge of publicly traded asset classes (Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives)
• Experience developing application solutions through all phases of the application lifecycle from initial requirements gathering to ongoing support
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong client service skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of end users to help develop sustainable business solutions
• Ability to work with users and managers to prioritize projects and deliverables
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
  
  
  

Beneficial Skills:

• Technical writing and documentation
• Knowledge of investment risk concepts (e.g., volatility, beta, tracking error, VaR, Information ration, stress tests)
• Knowledge of risk modeling methodologies (e.g., Historical Simulation), Multi-Factor Risk Models (e.g., MSCI Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg PORT)
• Experience with Excel (Modeling, Add-Ins, Formulas, Pivot Tables, VBA)
• Experience with Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, Snowflake)
• CFA, FRM, CAIA, or similar designations
  
  
  

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.