Description:
How will I help?
The Foreign Exchange (FX) group within Financial Markets provides trading and risk management capabilities across the FX product. This capability applies across the bank's customer base, 5.5 x 24 hours a day, with presence in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, London and New York.
The primary system used to manage this business is a Calypso software implementation.
The successful applicant will be expected to take responsibility for the ongoing analysis of business needs and the development of the system. This will involve collaborating with the business stakeholders and users, IT and Testing specialists and external suppliers.
What's in it for you?
You'll play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years and be instrumental in achieving our purpose of helping Australians succeed. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working. You'll also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.
What do I need?
To be set up for success in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Experienced in developing large software solutions, within an Object-Oriented environment using Java.
- Prior experience working with financial systems in Investment/Institutional Banks.
- Experience with FX and FX Options is preferred.
- 2-5 years previous experience with Calypso is preferred.
- Spring and Hibernate experience.
- Agile Software development principles and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills to deal with business, team members and vendor's representatives.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and in conjunction with Business aligned Business Analyst teams.
- Solid academic background with the ability to understand quantitative issues and to propose solutions.
- Strong business acumen for FM products and business processes, as well as technology.
- Unix scripting preferred.
Education:
- Good academic background in technology, engineering, or statistical/mathematical analysis.
- Tertiary education (either completed or in final stages) with a major in finance (e.g. SIA or equivalent) will be considered favourably.
What's it like to work there?
We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.
How do I apply?
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At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. This role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au
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