Figaro Developer

LGT Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in London is looking for a Figaro Developer to enhance their core systems within the Custody, Trading and Investments team. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL skills, experience with the Figaro platform, and a background in regulated environments like banking or financial services. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to deliver business value through software solutions and actively participating in Agile ceremonies. This position offers a dynamic work environment and emphasizes transparency in operations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Developer in a regulated environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong client service and attention to detail.
• Ability to design appropriate solutions based on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and develop supportable software solutions.
• Partner with Product Managers for feature enhancements.
• Develop, test, and maintain program code following best practices.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues in the Figaro application.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to improve efficiency.

Skills

SQL knowledge

Figaro experience

DB2 SQL

Agile methodologies

JIRA

Tools

Figaro FEX

IBM iSeries

See/Change source control

Job description

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.
Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £29 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Business Unit:

Our Technology team, co-located with our business in the heart of the City of London, is central to achieving this ambition. We are investing in a modern technology stack, adopting a product-based approach to development, and delivering solutions through an agile framework.

Our Technology team is responsible for:

• Software Development
• Infrastructure
• DevOps and Automation
• Service Delivery
• Project Management

Brief Role Objective:

The development and QA teams are responsible for developing our core systems to the meet the changing needs of the business. The team is organised into Product teams, with development and test working alongside our Product Managers to continuously deliver change to the business.

As a Figaro Developer within the Custody, Trading and Investments (CTI) Product development team, you will be responsible for configuring, integrating, developing and supporting our Figaro application. In this role you'll be involved in a wide variety of high-profile business facing initiatives. The position requires excellent knowledge of SQL and RPG and experience coding within the Figaro platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the internal development team and third-party suppliers to design and develop testable and supportable software solutions that deliver business value.
• Partner with Product Managers and business users to plan and implement feature enhancements and changes to existing systems and processes.
• Develop, test, and maintain program code in alignment with industry best practices and internal programming guidelines.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues requiring expertise in the Figaro application.
• Support the migration from legacy software systems and applications to modern technologies.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, continuously improving working practices to deliver business value more efficiently.
• Manage tasks using the JIRA, ensuring all completed work is accurately documented.
• Operate effectively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Comply with all Information Security Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your profile

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Excellent SQL knowledge
  • Proficient in writing and maintaining complex SQL statements to meet business and system requirements
  • Experience of DB2 SQL
  • Extensive knowledge of the Figaro database
  • Skilled in using the Figaro FEX tool.
• Capable of creating and maintaining various object types (e.g., SQLRPGLE, CLLE, CMD, QMQRY) on the IBM iSeries.
• Extensive knowledge of the Figaro product
  • In-depth understanding of the Figaro product and its key features in business applications.
• Ability to analyse business requirements and to investigate and analyse problems, in order design appropriate solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on client service and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines.
• Project professionalism, enthusiasm and a willingness to achieve results.
• At least 3 years experience as a Developer, in a regulated environment (e.g. banking / financial services / wealth management)
• Experience using Figaro
• Experience using JIRA
• Experience with See/Change source control, TDD, and agile development methodologies would be beneficial

Do you feel addressed? Then simply fill out the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.

Transparency is important to us. That is why you will find everything that matters to us on our website – plus everything you should know about us before you meet us in person, open an account or apply for a job. That includes, for example, the history of the Princely Family, which is closely intertwined with our own.