Finance Risk Analyst

Finance Risk AnalystApex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.Position: Finance Risk AnalystLocation: Chicago, ILWork Schedule: Hybrid / Must be able to work On-Site 3 days per weekWork as a SECOND SHIFT (12PM-9PM)Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate Range: $63-$68/hr.Level 2 MAPS Finance Risk Analyst for all Markets located in Chicago. The FICC Risk support role requires someone who can work in high pressure trading environment and assimilate information from multiple sources quickly. The role requires a good problem solver, and someone who can adhere to strict procedures and guidelines which include incident, service request and change management.Key Responsibilities:First point of contact for business requests and reported impactMonitoring and alerting of critical trading system environmentsRelease implementation and post-release testingBuild and maintain strong partnerships with business stakeholders, application development personnel, and infrastructure contactsTroubleshooting of complex systems issuesProactive identification and resolution of problem hotspotsDevelopment of tools and driving efficiency/stability improvementsMust Have Skills:Comfortable leading daily technical change meetings managing global resources through the banks change processReport generation through presentation and analysis tools like: Tableau and MS OfficeWell-rounded understanding of Software Development LifecycleAdherence to written procedures and policies for Change ManagementThe ability to develop expertise quickly and independently is a highly valued attribute of the MAPS FICC Risk support analyst. An effective analyst commonly exhibits the following behaviors:The ability to rationalize the impact of multiple concurrent issues/requests and prioritize work accordinglyAn independent sense of motivation to continuously improve themselves and the environmentAn intuitive problem-solving ability which leads to solution alternatives that reflect the analyst's diverse foundation of knowledge, skills and experiencesThe confidence, focus, and adaptable communication style required to effectively coordinate restoration efforts for high-impact technology incidentsTechnical skills that are beneficial in the role are:Operating systems: Solaris, Linux, WindowsScripting languages: Unix Shell, Perl, Python, SQL (Intermediate level: multi-table joins, grouping results, etc...)Grid computing and batch managementWell-rounded understanding of infrastructure disciplines (network, server, storage, messaging)PythonIncident, Problem and Release management ITRS Enterprise monitoring. Experience supporting traders.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.