Careers
Koger seeks individuals with skills, charisma, and a desire to help continue Koger’s success story in the world of financial software development. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to Koger but have one thing in common: working as a team to not only reach but also surpass our clients’ expectations. The team is committed to company goals and, in turn, the company is committed to its employees, and their personal and professional growth.
USA Office (Paramus, NJ)
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Part Time IT Assistant
Responsibilities
- To provide IT support and training to Koger staff
- To ensure effective and secure operation of all IT systems
- To liaise with IT administrators in all Koger locations to ensure uniform systems and procedures
- Ensure all IT systems are operating efficiently
- Keep software up-to-date
- Design, implement and maintain security focused infrastructure
- Domain policy and permission handling
- Monitor network and system stability and performance
- Provide support for computer and networks related problems
- Troubleshoot Common software and hardware problems
Experience
- 3+ years experience with hardware and software issues
- Solid grasp of TCP/IP networking fundamentals including DNS, VLAN, VPN, SMTP, firewalls, NAT, routing & switching. Demonstrated real-world experience.
- Solid grasp of MS Windows and Active Directory
- Knowledge of Linux
- Knowledge of VMware Server Virtualization
- Knowledge of VMware Desktop Virtualization
- Experience with firewall administration, such as Cisco or SonicWALL
- Server and Network monitoring, performance optimization, and System Administration
- Experience with Websense a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, finance, economics or related field.
Miscellaneous
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Technical and analytical skills
- Self motivated and detail-oriented
- Excellent ability to be aware of, learn and possibly introduce new technology
- Excellent ability to deal with third party providers
- Must be available to provide off-site/off schedule support as needed
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Private Equity Accountant
Job Description
We are looking to hire an accountant with experience in Hedge Fund accounting. This person would participate on enhancing fund administration and accounting systems.
- Masters Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field.
- 7-10 years Hedge Fund accounting experience.
- Familiarity with on-shore and off-shore market.
- Experience in calculation of NAVs, performance/incentive fees (equalization), management fees, preferred return, catch up and carry.
- Knowledge in creating parameters and tracking holdbacks on each of the Distributions
- Working knowledge of reallocation premium calculations and processing re-callable distributions and maintain partnership accounting
- Working knowledge of commitments, drawdowns, and waterfall distributions (both Deal by Deal and Whole Fund Methods)
- Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in working on projects and working as part of a team.
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Technical Writer
Job Description
We are looking to hire a Technical Writer whose role will include but will not be limited to:
- Creating and updating software user guides and online help
- Creating end-user patch notes from programmer instructions
- Creating and editing marketing material in print and web-based formats
- Maintaining knowledge of current technology trends
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Quick learner
Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
- Experience with a help authoring system (RoboHelp, or similar)
- Business and/or accounting documentation experience preferred
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Senior Sales Associate
Job Description
We are looking to hire a Senior Sales Associate whose role will include but will not be limited to:
- Identify prospective clients and initiate new business opportunities globally.
- Adhere to previously defined target markets, utilizing creative ways to sell to hard-to-reach alternative investment fund managers.
- Manage complex sales-cycle from generating interest though to close, often presenting product suite multiple times to various decision makers.
- Organize and Track sales pipeline rigorously using company’s CRM solution in order to present sales progress to management.
- Maintain expert knowledge of fund accounting and administration practices and trends in the financial software industry.
- Continually seek out opportunities to promote the firm demonstrating the highest sense of urgency in all endeavors.
- Attend industry conferences and other networking events to further generate business while always displaying the highest standards of professionalism.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Public Speaking skills a plus
- Excels in creative and innovative thinking and problem solving.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, focused and ambitious.
- Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully handle multiple concurrent tasks/assignments simultaneously
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Business, Communications, Economics, Marketing, or comparable area of study.
- 3+ years of experience in similar business development role and driving revenue growth
- Experience in Windows Operating System, which includes Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- An interest in and comfort level with understanding new technology and software applications, including an ability to translate technical jargon into easy-to-understand product benefits and features for prospects and customers.
- Experience selling to C-level executives, selling products with a 6-12 month sales cycle.
- Basic understanding of financial markets, including hedge funds and private equity firms.
- Familiarity with fund accounting software, partnership accounting applications is a plus.
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements. Previous sales methodology, strategic selling, solution selling.
- CRM experience using Salesforce, SugarCRM, or similar.
- Travel is Required
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Junior Business Analyst
Koger, the world’s leading provider of fund administration software solutions, seeks a Junior Business Analyst with strong technical analysis and problem solving skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks daily, whose role will include but will not be limited to:
1. Product Development
- Translation and modelling of client business requirements and liaison with developers and tech support teams
- Manage client expectations, ensuring our software’s integrity
- Consult with clients to clarify business requirements
- Make suggestions/contribute to improve our software products
2. Support & Testing
- Provide day-to-day client support, ensuring a quick turnaround for client issues
- Coordinate technical and operational testing
3. Client Relationship
- Support implementation of system upgrades and configuration of software applications
- Attend client conference calls
- Present new functionalities to clients
- Training for clients
- Present to potential clients
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or related fields
- 2 years work experience in a financial related industry
- High analytical and computer skills are essential
- Candidates must be customer service oriented and have ability to troubleshoot and resolve client issues
- The position demands experience of working in projects and as part of a team, ability to multi task and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of SQL and Java is desired
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Business Operations Manager
Koger, the world’s leading provider of fund administration software solutions, seeks a Business Operations Manager with a strong administrative background in the financial industry. The Business Operations Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating daily office operations and procedures for our New Jersey location in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency, whose role will include but will not be limited to:
- Manage workflow
- Supports business strategies
- Ensures staff complies with the productivity, quality and timeliness of projects
- Manages distribution of work
- Recommends appropriate staffing levels
- Strong planning, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with financial management in a technical operations environment at least 2 years in managerial/lead position
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance
- Experience in effectively developing and implementing strategic organizational objectives
- Strong Background and work experience in Finance
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Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester
We are looking to hire a Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester whose role will include but will not be limited to:
- Testing and analysis of modules within all Koger products.
- Devising testing strategies and scripts in HPQC.
- Updating testing scripts based on reported issues/changes/upgrades to the software.
- Reporting status and results of System Test Activities to Project Managers and team members.
- Coordinating and communicating with developer groups on issue fixes, enhancements and other modifications.
- Recommend Quality Assurance process improvement strategies to ensure that client's business and technical needs are met.
- Carry out testing projects ensuring to meet assigned deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Finance or related field.
- 2-5 years software testing/support experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Good problem solving abilities.
- Quick learner.
If you are interested in any of the above postings, contact us at jobs@kogerusa.com. Please include your résumé.
SLOVAKIA Office (Kosice)
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Client/Server Application Developer
We are currently seeking an experienced PowerBuilder or other client/server application programmer with minimum of two to five years of working experience to perform development, maintenance and enhancements of a fund administration financial system. Previous experience in financial sector development is a plus. Master of Science degree in computer science or closely related field is required. Candidate will be working within an Application Development Team, and will be required to: follow defined software life cycle which shall include assistance in the production of application design specifications, coding and unit testing activities, liaise with other teams to specify and develop the application and its support in live environments. Experience in developing in PowerBuilder ver. 9 & 11 is a plus. Conversational English language skills are preferred.
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Database Administrator
We are currently seeking a suitable candidate with minimum of two to five years of working experience to fill our database specialist, administrator and/or analyst position. Responsibilities include exceptional knowledge of relational database, writing, debugging and maintaining of SQL scripts, analysis of database schema and database performance, design of database architecture and integration with application code. English language skills are required.
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Java Programmer
We are currently seeking a suitable candidate with minimum of two to five years of working experience to fill our Java Developer/Programmer position. Person will be responsible for development of financial database software very similar to internet banking using mostly J2EE technology. Knowledge of distributed three tier applications, internet/intranet technology, JAVA2, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JavaScript, XML/XSL, SQL, Web services, BPEL4WS are expected skills for this position. English language skills are required.
If you are interested in any of the above postings, contact us at praca@kogerusa.com. Please include your résumé.
IRELAND Office (Dublin 2)
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Transfer Agency Business Analyst
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team in Dublin. The role will suit a person who wants to make the move out of TA operations and enhance their understanding of all aspects of the Transfer Agency Hedge Fund market.
Responsibilities
- Managing client accounts
- Liaising with clients on usage of our software
- Answering client queries and requests
- Implementation and rollout of Koger products & processes
- Participation in system enhancements, internal research & development
- Test functionality changes which requires detailed knowledge of TA
- Occasionally travel to other KOGER offices, client offices or industry conferences
Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
- Minimum 2 years of Transfer Agency experience is required.
- 3rd level degree is essential.
- Knowledge of NTAS or other transfer agency software would be a particular advantage.
- Excellent analytical and computer skills are essential.
- Candidates must be customer service oriented and have ability to troubleshoot and resolve client issues.
- The position demands experience of working in projects and as part of a team, ability to multi task is a must and the successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This position offers excellent career and development opportunities for the successful candidate and applications are invited from suitably qualified staff.
Please note that applicants should hold a valid work visa.
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Software Tester
Job Purpose
- To test Koger’s software range and ensure Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to
- To carry out system enhancement tests in line with client or market requirements.
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
- Adhere to the testing process in line with internal procedures and the SDLC
- Designing, writing and executing test scripts in HPQC
- Test releases to ensure stability and integrity of the system
- Report status and results of System Test Activities to Project Managers and team members
- Work closely with Business Analysts to ensure testing is in line with business requirements
- Analysis and reporting of errors and issues raised as part of testing
- New product testing and implementation
- Develop and update test scripts based on bugs and changes/upgrades to the software
Technical Requirements
- Third Level degree in a IT / Business related discipline
- Practical experience in all aspects of testing – planning and execution of test cases, analysing results and documenting findings
- 1/2 years of test related experience
- ISTQB / ISEB qualifications desirable
- Knowledge of Testing tools and best practice
- Knowledge of Transfer Agency and Funds Industry a distinct advantage
Additional Characteristics
- The position demands ability to work in projects and as part of a team
- strong organisational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that applicants should hold a valid work visa.
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Senior Sales Associate
Koger has an opening for an innovative and outgoing person with comprehensive understanding of the fund administration industry to manage sales activities across Europe.
Job Purpose
- Identify prospective clients and initiate new business opportunities across Europe
- To manage the sales pipeline and meet and exceed sales targets
- Actively manage leads from pre-sales to close
- Maintain and update customer information on the CRM database
- Promote Koger’s product suite at industry conferences
- To identify and initiate business opportunities for Koger
- Preparation of sales demos and management of the RFP process
- Engage with key stakeholders to develop well structured and strong pricing proposals
- Monitor industry trends and developments and identify opportunities for the Company
- Complete marketing research to identify potential revenue streams
- Provide customer feedback to facilitate product and pricing development
Personal Characteristics:
- A minimum of 3 years sales experience in a similar role
- The Employee must have excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- The position demands ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
- The person must be highly self-motivated and self directed
- Target and achievement focused
- Ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues, clients and market players
- Ability to travel to demonstrations and conference globally on an ad-hoc basis
- Must be able to work on own initiative and work effectively without direct supervision
- Advanced presentation and interpersonal skills and proven ability as a leader
- Bachelors degree, with excellent PC skills
Questions
Please outline your sales experience to date?
What is your expected salary?
Do you have any fund administration or software sales experience?
If you are interested in any of the above postings, contact us at jobs@kogerdublin.com. Please include your résumé.
AUSTRALIA Office (Sydney)
Currently there are no openings at this location.