Norges Bank Investment Management manages the Government Pension Fund Global, and has assets worth more than 10,000 billion kroner, or about $1.1 trillion. The fund is invested in international equity and fixed-income markets and real estate. As manager of one of the world's largest funds we have developed a highly skilled investment organisation with a global outlook. We are more than 525 people from 37 countries based in Oslo, London, New York, Singapore and Shanghai.
Full Stack Developer Equity and Governance Business Delivery team - London
Do you want to work as a developer in the biggest sovereign wealth fund in the world, together with lots of highly skilled people? In London? Then we have the job for you.
Norges Bank Investment Management is seeking a dedicated and results oriented professional for the position of Application Developer as part of Systems and Data within our Equity and Governance Business Delivery team. Systems and Data is part of Norges Bank Investment Management Technology and has responsibility for our existing technology platform as well as development of new systems and technology to support the business in their investment decisions and analysis.
The position is based in our London Offices and will report to the Head our Equity and Governance Business Delivery team located in London. Some travel will be required.
The Role
Are you an ambitious and focused professional developer, who wants to work within an international business delivery team servicing the Equity Strategies and Corporate Governance areas? We have recently restructured our Systems and Data group in order to get operations closer to the business and service their needs with a deeper understanding of the business requirements.
As the successful candidate in this role, you will be working in a development team that will work closely with the business to help build out Norges Bank Investment Management's in-house application offering to better support investment decisions and analysis. We are looking for curious and committed developers to help develop and maintain proprietary applications, as well as maintenance of existing 3rd party solutions using .NET/ Python and JavaScript (Angular).
We are looking for creative developers that can help us build innovative solutions which support the drive for excess returns and ensure that Norges Bank Investment Management is at the forefront of investment technology. The immediate focus for the business delivery team is to further strengthen the interaction with business stakeholders and the role will involve direct communication with end users working in an agile team with an 18 month rolling roadmap.
As part of this position you will be working on some of the following tasks:
- Working in collaboration with the business users in the Equity Strategy and Corporate Governance business areas to ensure solutions meet business requirements
- Working in an agile way, using scrum based methods in planning and progression together with the rest of the business delivery team
- Interpreting business requirements, turning them into specifications and creative designs and solutions
- Actively working as part of the team to find new and improved processes, techniques and tools to enhance the business IT experience
Experience
The following experience is required:
- Sc. in Computer Science or other equivalent technical discipline, with strong academic records
- Highly skilled in two or more of these languages/ frameworks .NET (C#), Python, JavaScript, Angular, Node.js or SQL
- Strong SQL skills
- Experience with SoA based development
- Experience with Git, Azure DevOps and Cloud computing
- Experience in creating responsive, asynchronous web apps
The following experience is desired:
- Experience with D3 and Angular 2.0+
- 3-5 years' relevant experience
- Knowledge of agile software development methodologies
- Experience with AWS Serverless Computing
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience from the Asset Management industry
Individual Requirements
We are looking for curious people with some of the following characteristics
- International curious mindset with an eagerness to learn
- Proactive and self-driven work style and a good team player
- Passionate and enthusiastic developer and user of technology to make things better for the business
- Ability to take ownership of issues and someone with a problem-solving mindset
- Strong stakeholder management across all levels
- Ambition to excel and a high level of integrity
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills in written and spoken English
What we offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world's largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.
Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity and team spirit underpin our culture and how we operate across all our offices. We collaborate and share information within our organisation which consists of 37 nationalities. English is our common working language. Our organisation is grounded in trust, high ethical standards, a flat hierarchy and diversity. We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions.
Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.
Benefits include
- Competitive Base Salary
- Gender - neutral leave, Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Health Insurance including dental
- Income Protection
- Defined Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday
- Support to take necessary courses and certifications to keep up with technology
Contact details: Questions regarding the position may be directed to Anja Hatlestad Head of Equity and Governance Business Delivery.
Please note we can only accept applications via the career portal via the apply now link. Due to GDPR any CV's not sent in the correct way will not be considered.
Opening date for applications is 8th Jan 2021
Deadline for application is close of business 21st Jan 2021
No Agencies please, this is direct recruitment and we will not be speaking to suppliers.
