The Toronto APL Special Interest Group - APL Skills Database www.torontoapl.org =================================================================== *Note: For other typical postings, we recommend you visit the searchable job sites listed at the bottom of the APL Skills Database website page, and search each of these with the keyword 'apl'. **Note: job-seekers are advised to APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYERS listed in the job bulletins. DO NOT submit your application to the Toronto APL SIG/APL Skills Database. It will be discarded. February 2004 1. Jennison Assoc., Waltham, Massachusetts ***POSITION FILLED*** 2. Headstrong (formerly James Martin + Co), New York, NY 3. agent, Gaithersburg, MD 4. agent, Fort Worth, TX 5. Insurance Bureau of Canada, Canada 6. Aon Corp., Winston-Salem, NC 7. Coulter & Associates, Inc., New Jersey 8. GE Insurance, Richmond, VA 9. ING Financial, West Chester, PA =================================================================== 1. Jennison Assoc., Waltham, Massachusetts ***POSITION FILLED*** Subject: APL programmer wanted Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:46:08 -0500 From: "Jonathan Longley" To: Jennison Associates is looking for a full-time, experienced APL programmer to join their fixed income group in Waltham, Massachusetts. In addition to excellent APL skills, other relevant skills include: Strong mathematical background and experience with interest rates (some actuarial training would be ideal) Experience with COM objects, XML, XCEL Linear programming, options models Other fixed income experience Experience with Dyalog APL on PC platform This is a full-time position in a 3 person APL staff responsible to the portfolio management group. Full medical, dental, pension benefits. Annual bonus. Please forward salary requirements and resume to jlongley@jennison.com Equal opportunity employer =================================================================== 2. Headstrong (formerly James Martin + Co), New York, NY A+ or APL Senior Developer w/brokerage (2) Company: Headstrong, Inc. Location: US-NY-New York City Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee Job Category: Information Technology Description Headstrong (formerly James Martin + Co), is a global IT consulting company. We employ over 1000 people across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Headstrong develops trading and risk management systems for the world's largest investment firms and are currently executing several assignments for customers such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Reuters, ING Baring, Merrill Lynch among others. We are looking for 2 senior APLUS or APL developers with prior brokerage/trading experience. The person will support and enhance an existing fixed income trading application. Contact Information Company: Headstrong, Inc. Contact: Prashant Bhatnagar Email: prashant.bhatnagar@headstrong.com Phone: 703-272-6748 Ref ID: MS-APL =================================================================== 3. agent, Gaithersburg, MD Title: Co-op Technical Sr Spec Skills: See Job Description Date: 2-1-2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Area code: 301 Tax term: FULLTIME Pay rate: Market Length: See Job Description Position ID: 285051 Dice ID: lckmtncx Job description: Specific Description The position will support the algorithm specification, design, and development for the Silent Sentry passive radar system. In order to perform these tasks, prior experience and/or research in signal processing and tracking is required. Experience in prototyping and modeling algorithms and system capabilities (in order to support specifying, designing, implementing and testing them) is preferred. Prior experience in radar development and test is also a plus. Knowledge of MATLAB and APL and prior radar program(s) experience is preferred. General Position Description Participates in a structured cooperative educational/work program between the company and a college/university, and enrolled in an accredited degree program directly related to skills required by the company. Performs assigned tasks in technical/engineering disciplines e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Quality Engineering. Business Unit: MISSION SYSTEMS Business Area: SYSTEMS INTEGRATION Job Class: Systems Engineering Job Designation: CO-OP Location: Gaithersburg, MD Department: C2PT ENGG & DEVELOPMENT Relocation: YES Clearance Required: NONE Work Week: M-F Requisition Type: CO-OP Direct/Indirect: INDIRECT Work Shift: First Travel required: none Telecommute: no Contact for more information: Recruiter Lockheed Martin 1111 Lockheed Martin Way Dept. 1223 Bldg. 157 Sunnyvale, CA 94088 E-mail: Web: http://lmpeople.external.lmco.com/careers/secure/Resume/resume_check.asp?mode=res =================================================================== 4. agent, Fort Worth, TX Title: Computer Sys Analyst Stf Skills: See Job Description Date: 2-1-2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Area code: 817 Tax term: FULLTIME Pay rate: Market Length: See Job Description Position ID: 283439 Dice ID: lckmtncx Job description: Specific Description Systems analysis skills are required to interpret customer requirements into specifications for development and implementation; data extract and translate skills using DYALOG APL desired; communications skills of listening, writing, speaking and understanding are critical to the success of this position; demonstrated skills in working with customers, co-workers, and management are essential. Working knowledge of DYALOG APL is a discriminating plus. General Position Description Designs, develops, programs, installs, implements, conducts research for, and maintains internal data processing computer systems and utilities, and/or for customers on a contract basis. Analyzes internal or external customers' needs, and determines equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems; develops customized solutions to customer/user problems. Establishes system parameters and formats; ensures hardware/software compatibility; and coordinates and/or modifies user requirements in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. May make programming changes as required to adapt or enhance existing or new programs and/or utilities. Maintains supplied software packages for internal users. Analyzes new hardware to determine its need or application in the existing or proposed system; advises on new techniques and estimated costs associated with new or revised programs and utilities, taking into consideration personnel, time, and hardware requirements, and makes trade-off analyses; develops general and detailed documentation describing system specifications and operating instructions; and revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage. Typical Minimum Education Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline with 9 years of professional experience; 7 years of related experience with Masters degree; 4 years of related experience with a PhD or JD; or 0 years of related experience with a MD. Considered an emerging authority. Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Business Area: AERONAUTICS Job Class: Information Technology Job Designation: EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL Location: Fort Worth, TX Department: FW PROD OPRNS IT INTEGRATION Relocation: NO Clearance Required: NONE Work Week: 9/80 Requisition Type: FULL-TIME Direct/Indirect: INDIRECT Work Shift: First Travel required: none Telecommute: no Contact for more information: Recruiter Lockheed Martin 1111 Lockheed Martin Way Dept. 1223 Bldg. 157 Sunnyvale, CA 94088 E-mail: Web: http://lmpeople.external.lmco.com/careers/secure/Resume/resume_check.asp?mode=res =================================================================== 5. Insurance Bureau of Canada, Canada INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA ACTUARIAL RESEARCH ANALYST Location: CA; Job Category: Insurance,Research Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty Company URL: http://www.ibc.ca Date Posted: Jan 9, 2004 Contact E-mail: careers@ibc.ca Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national trade association representing companies that insure the homes, cars and businesses of Canadians. ACTUARIAL RESEARCH ANALYST Reporting to the Director, Actuarial Research and Development, the Actuarial Research Analyst will assist in the research and analysis of industry issues and publication of reports, develop new product opportunities and solutions, and build business models. The successful candidate will have a degree in actuarial science, statistics or mathematics and is completing the CAS exams. You have three to five years experience in actuarial analysis, preferably in the property and casualty insurance industry, proven ability to analyze and evaluate information requirements and data, comprehensive understanding of Statistical Plan reporting requirements and data and detailed knowledge of statistical exhibit products is an asset. You have a proficiency in Microsoft Office products and programming experience in SAS, APL or other languages, an understanding of project management methodologies, data warehousing and business intelligence tools. You have strong communication, organization, time management and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Insurance Bureau of Canada, Human Resources at careers@ibc.ca We thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBC is an equal opportunity employer =================================================================== 6. Aon Corp., Winston-Salem, NC US-CT-Avon-Actuary Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting, and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations and individuals worldwide. DUTIES: ? Assessment of the qualification of life insurance contracts with the requirements of section 7702 and 7702A. ? Assist life insurance companies with IRS filings (waiver requests and closing agreement) to remedy section 7702 failed life insurance contracts and section 7702A inadvertent MECs. ? Assist with performing life and annuity actuarial consulting projects for clients in the areas of modeling, pricing, appraisals, cash flow testing and expert witness work. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Minimum of 5 years total in-depth experience with life actuarial work. ? Understanding of life insurance actuarial concepts and techniques. ? Familiarity with the life insurance product tax requirements, with particular emphasis on IRC section 101(f), 7702 and 7702A. ? Strong technical and analytical skills ? Good personal and presentation skills ? Computer programming skills: APL, Access, Visual Basic Aon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V CONTACT INFORMATION HR_AonSE@aoncons.com Aon Consulting Worldwide PO Box 66 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Fax: (336) 896-8359 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Learn more about Aon and our career opportunities by visiting www.aon.com Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Permanent Ref Code: AvonAct03-1 Contact Information HR_AonSE@aoncons.com Aon Consulting Worldwide =================================================================== 7. Coulter & Associates, Inc., New Jersey Actuarial Analyst Company: Coulter & Associates, Inc. Location: US-NJ-Northern Pay: 45,000.00 - 65,000.00 USD /year Status: Full Time, Employee Shift: First Shift (Day) Job Category: Insurance Job Description Responsibilities: As a member of the atuarial services practice, you will provide services and solutions to insurance and fianancial services clients. Projects will be related to various areas of expertise including product development, financial reporting, reinsurance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Requires 2+ years of actuarial experience and 2+ actuarial exams; good technical actuarial skills; goals/ results oriented; team player. Experience with Microsoft Office software applications, VBA, and APL are also highly desirable. Contact Information Company: Coulter & Associates, Inc. Contact: Patricia Beatty Email: Patty@coulter-and-associates.com Address: 379 Princeton-Hightstown Road Cranbury,NJ 08512 Phone: 609-443-6295 Fax: 609-443-4103 =================================================================== 8. GE Insurance, Richmond, VA US-VA-Richmond-Actuarial Assistant CITY: Richmond STATE: Virginia Essential Functions (Responsibilities): *Develop and maintain annuity pricing models * Provide actuarial expertise and support on new product implementation * Assist in managing and monitoring in force blocks of business * Problem solve on in force contract issues * Represent Product Development's interests while interfacing with multiple areas of the organization Qualifications/Requirements: * Math, Actuarial Science, or related degree * Working knowledge of PC including Excel * Excellent written / oral communication skills * Detail oriented * Good organizational skills * Leadership ability * Ability to learn annuity pricing software and APL programming language * Desire to complete actuarial exams Desired: * 1-3 Actuarial exams * Prior annuity product development experience * General business knowledge including annuity design, regulatory requirements and investments General: We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Employee Ref Code: GEINS/342770/WB472 =================================================================== 9. ING Financial, West Chester, PA Actuarial Analyst Company: ING Location: US-PA-West Chester Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Insurance Job Description Percent of Travel Required 0 - 10% What is ING? ING U.S. Financial Services is a vital part of worldwide ING Group, one of the largest diversified financial services organizations in the world with operations in more than 65 countries and 115,000 employees. Were a leading provider of financial products and services for individuals and businesses, include life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, retirement plans and employee benefits. ING recognizes the critical role our employees play in our success as a company, we understand the link between customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. As a result, were building a different work experience for our employees, an experience that appeals to what they value most in a work relationship. Who is our ideal candidate? The candidate will have an actuarial background that includes fixed and/or variable annuity experience, fixed risk management exposure, strong computer/modeling and analytical skills. Competent in Microsoft tools such as Access and Excel. Computer programming experience (esp. APL) is a plus. At a minimum, the candidate should have a bachelor's in actuarial science or related major and 1-2 SOA exams. At least 1-4 years experience in the insurance industry or investment related field. What are the job responsibilities? Maintenance/improvement of the process for the EIA Capital Markets Hedging Program. Hedge strategy developments for EIAs. Maintenance/improvement of the statutory, GAAP and internal reporting requirements for a dynamic asset allocation investment fund. Assist with the development of a dynamic hedge program for EIAs. Provide product development support as needed. What else can we tell you? ING offers very competitive compensation and benefits which include: life, health, dental, vision, pension, 401K, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. A business casual environment with both an on-site gym and cafeteria. Contact Information Company: ING Ref ID: 5673BR =================================================================== Notes ===== This employment information is part of the Toronto APL SIG APL Skills Database. This text contains job descriptions which have been forwarded to us from companies seeking APL-skilled personnel, or have been gathered from other sources and Internet job posting sites. Note that some overlap may exist in these job descriptions. The Toronto APL SIG does not attempt to represent, explain or in any way favour any of these companies. 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