Data Engineer, Fund Recs
+ Equity scheme
Cloud based reconciliation software for the global Funds Industry
Open for applications
Cloud based reconciliation software for the global Funds Industry
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity scheme
21-100 employees
Company mission
To develop the most efficient, powerful, and cost-effective reconciliation and data transformation software.
Role
Who you are
- This is an ideal opportunity for a talented individual with a proven experience, ideally in the financial domain, who is keen to develop their career as part of an award-winning Fintech company
- 3+ years experience in data engineering or a related role
- 1+ years Funds industry or Fintech experience
- Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Proven ability to interpret results, identify trends and communicate appropriately
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with managing data at scale
- Proficiency with both relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with implementing modern DB performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity and experience with data warehouse and ETL patterns
Desirable
- Experience with Snowflake and/or AWS Redshift
- Experience in building a semantic data layer for optimal data analysis
- Experience with modern industry visualization tools (Tableau, Superset, Power BI)
What the job involves
- We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic team
- As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our underlying data layer to support our customer facing products
- This is a permanent, full-time role
- Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand project requirements
- Help us optimize our relational DB to extract value for our visualization layer
- Help us mature our existing visualization offering and meet customers evolving needs
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the financial sector's environment to ensure compliance in all product activities
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software engineering and data management
Application process
- Our interview process generally takes place remotely via teams and typically involves the following:
- A 45-minute call where we’ll ask you about your current and previous roles and explore some technical questions with you
- An assignment following the first stage interview which we expect to take no longer than 2 hours of your time
- A final-round interview to discuss the assignment and follow up questions
- We may follow up with a final stage interview, to discuss any feedback before making a final decision
Our take
In the landscape of the global Funds Industry, reconciling complex data poses a significant challenge for Fund Administrators, DSepositaries, Fund Managers, and Audit firms. Recognising this pain point, Fund Recs has emerged as a key player, specialising in the development of cloud-based reconciliation software.
Fund Recs addresses this challenge by providing a product that liberates staff from the burdensome task of data processing. the software takes data from various sources, allowing users to normalise it before seamlessly reconciling it with their accounting systems. The versatility of the system is evident in its capability to handle diverse data types such as CSV, XLS, TXT, and XML.
The future of Fund Recs seems promising as it continues to play a pivotal role in transforming and modernising the Fund Administration landscape. By offering a solution that not only automates workflows but also eliminates the need to outsource manual processes, the company positions itself at the forefront of innovation in the industry. As the demand for efficient reconciliation solutions grows, Fund Recs is well-positioned to expand its influence globally, providing indispensable tools that allow financial institutions to enhance operation efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in an evolving financial ecosystem.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
31% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2018
$4.1m
SEED
Jul 2017
$1.3m
SEED
Total funding: $5.4m
Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave in year 1, with an extra day per year of service up to 30 days
- 5% employer matched pension contribution
- Health Insurance stipend
- Professional Development budget up to €750 per year for short term learning opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to €3,500 towards higher education fees
- Career growth: we have a defined progression framework with regular promotion reviews – we want our people to grow with us!
- Gym membership: up to €350 per year towards a sports club subscription of your choice
- Employee referral scheme: generous cash bonus available for successful employee referrals
- Home office set up: budget towards the purchase of home office equipment and full tech set up
- Generous paid leave for new parents
- Volunteering leave to support the local communities in which we live and work
- Peer led monthly lunch and learn sessions on topics suggested by our team
Company HQ
Dublin, Ireland
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Leadership
Padraig O'Scanaill
(Co-Founder)Previously co-founded Task Messenger and Cashbook Limited. Was also a Java and Oracle Developer at Fidelity Investments.
Des O'Donohoe
(Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Training Manager at BISYS Fund Services and SEI Investments.
Alan Meaney
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded Task Messenger, and Adminovate Conference.
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