Ascella Technologies, Inc.: Financial Engineer/Chicago

We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and experienced Financial Engineer to work at our client’s offices in Chicago, IL.

We would like to talk with you if you are a mission-driven individual who is interested in helping a financially-focused agency ingest corporate data and analyze it effectively for anomalies in trading data.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has experience in working with financial data and appreciates the value of the enforcement mission.What you will be doingData analysis to identify potential trading violations and issuesWorking with large data extracts which may need transformation and manipulation prior to analysisWhat you need to be considered for this role (required)Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Math or Computer Science (Master’s in any of these a plus)5+ years of related work experiencePrior experience and proven interest in the financial services industry either working for an asset management firm or supporting a capital markets compliance teamFamiliarity with the different types of securities that the funds trade and how trading is conductedProficiency with MS Excel and Bloomberg TerminalAbility to use multiple financial toolkits for data analysisAbility to analyze and make sense of complex informationAbility to effectively and efficiently multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervisionAbility to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsU.S.

Citizenship (and willingness to undergo a background investigation)What makes you stand out from the crowd (desired)Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering or any of the above areasExperience in Securities Operations fieldStrong understanding of technology, including databases, SQL, API, and PythonAbout UsAscella Technologies develops and implements innovative technology solutions to deliver business outcomes and help clients manage risk.

Our senior consultants and software engineers bring extensive experience in our clients’ specialized business domains, applications, and technologies.

With this experience, Ascella has helped Federal, State, and local government agencies achieve success in their most critical missions.

Founded in 2002, Ascella is continuously growing and looking for team members that can help us continue to deliver value-added technology-based solutions.Ascella’s continued success is a reflection of our passion for people.

We hire individuals with valuable experiences, and we strive to place people in roles that let them fully utilized their talents and flourish.

We also maintain an entrepreneurial culture in which each person’s contribution makes a visible impact on our company and is recognized accordingly.What makes Ascella employees greatInnovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.

We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.

You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.

At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.

You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.

Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.

The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to the commitment of customer satisfaction.Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.

We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.

We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.

We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.

Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.