Assistant Vice President, Front Office Application Engineer

Antares•New York, NY

75d•$145,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Antares Capital is seeking a Front Office Application Engineer to join the Asset Management technology team, which manages and supports technology across the Front Office and Investment platform. This individual will play a hands-on role designing and developing application solutions, with a primary focus on deal pipeline, trade order management, and other front office application systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions by analyzing business application requirements, designing, testing, and debugging software applications. The ideal candidate will drive impactful system changes and enhancements to meet evolving business needs. Additionally, they will document software specifications and ensure seamless user adoption through training and support. With strong technical expertise in Python, SQL, investment data, and financial reporting, the candidate will help deliver technological innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and align technology with the company’s ambitious business goals—all while contributing to the dynamic and innovative environment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or technology related field
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a technology-focused role within financial services, preferably credit or asset management.
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation
Advanced SQL expertise, including: Relational database design (SQL Server preferred). Optimization of complex queries for high-performance environments.
Understanding of financial instruments and workflows, such as loans, credit, or portfolio management.
Strong data modeling and analytical skills, with experience in applying quantitative methods to financial systems.
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and statistical modeling techniques applied to financial analysis
Expertise in building and maintaining APIs and system integrations
Knowledge of Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and source control.
Experience with Tableau or Power BI to create and present insightful reports.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyze data and drive actionable insights
Excels in fast-paced environments with a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and industry best practices
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with support from the team.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
Must be willing to work from an Antares office and travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vendor-based systems, particularly LevPro or similar platforms.
Knowledge of AI frameworks such as Langchain
Experience in full-stack development, with exposure to both front-end and back-end technologies.
Experience with AI and machine learning technologies, with the ability to apply these techniques to improve financial analysis and decision-making processes
Experience with UI design and front-end technologies, such as React, Node.js, Express.js, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Customize and enhance Front Office applications to meet business requirements, including developing Python, SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database functions.
Develop and maintain integrations with Security Master platforms to ensure accurate and consistent security reference data across systems.
Collaborate with Front Office teams to understand workflows, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Monitor and support Front Office applications, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and user satisfaction.
Work on application upgrades, user testing, and deployment to ensure smooth transitions and enhanced functionality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within defined timelines.
Working on AI LLM based systems

Benefits

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).
Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

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