Investments Technology - Developer (hybrid)

• Title: Investments Technology Developer (hybrid)

  Ref: 29/06/ITD

   

   

  About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast / Derry – Londonderry / Strabane

   

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

  Recently Allstate NI has established a small team to support the Investments Technology Team in the Home office with the aim to help retain knowledge capital within the Allstate Corporation. As we are expanding our team in ANI, we are seeking the best people with the freshest ideas to join and build our new team.

   

  Allstate Investments

   

  Allstate Investments manages close to $90 Billion of assets across portfolios for three major clients for Allstate to meet their investment objectives. The business model provides the foundation for daily decision-making and portfolio management. Allstate Investments strives to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of the Allstate Corporation. The size of the investment group exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including taxable and tax-exempt fixed income, equities, private and alternative securities and commercial mortgages as well as accounting, finance and technology. Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments, technology and a desire to be challenged.

   

   

  • Working closely with business professionals within Performance to develop and continuously improve our reporting infrastructure for monitoring, evaluating, and communicating returns across the investment portfolio.
  • Supporting and monitoring the inbound, outbound and event packages in the Performance Measurement application.
  • Maintaining existing platforms and creating new business solutions from inception to fully developed products.
  • Understanding and converting business requirements into tactical functional solutions.
  • Evaluating data issues through sound analysis and making recommendations for resolution.
  • Working closely with internal teams as well as Eagle Investment Systems resources to evaluate data issues through sound analysis and make recommendations for resolution.

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply? 

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Third level degree qualification in computer science, mathematics, or equivalent.
  • 4+years’ experience with PL/SQL
  • 4+years’ experience in Application Batch support
  • Demonstrated analytic agility and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability and desire to learn new languages and technologies.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Solid written and oral communication skills.

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria 

   

  • Competency in creating/maintaining SSRS Reports or Tableau dashboards
  • Experience with Eagle Investment Systems beneficial although not required as training is available.
  • Works well with others, strong written and verbal communication, comfortable with varying (and reactive) daily responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently, inquisitive nature, and ownership mentality.

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking. 

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team. 

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation. 

  
  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.
  
  

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. 

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/3614tek 

  
  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9th July 2021