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Autonomously participate throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle while guiding Quantitative Researchers and Traders through the creation and implementation of automated system software solutions that leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies. Analyze Quantitative Researchers and Traders needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of new features and enhance existing trading strategies by combining quantitative and programming expertise; leverage advanced mathematical techniques, experience with data analysis/data analysis technologies, and experience with object oriented programming skills (in C++, Java, or C#) to design, develop, and deliver high-performance production code, new features, and enhancements to existing trading strategies; research, design and develop heavily computational algorithms and technical design specifications; Find, investigate, and resolve user and application problems by developing best practices and technical solutions for the team; provide training for new procedures and develop an understanding of the relevant aspects of the business domain. Work with quantitative researchers and traders to develop new features and enhance existing trading strategies by combining quantitative and programming expertise; Focus on functional and numerical testing throughout the entire software development lifecycle; analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints; Monitor the status and functionality of systems; Resolve technical problems and provide guidance on how to improve business and technology solutions by employing software coding and programming skills; modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance; independently solve business problems and enhance and extend front, middle and back office business capabilities of the firm by contributing to the development of innovative, advanced, stable systems. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline providing strong quantitative and analytical skills, plus five (5) years of progressive experience utilizing Python, C++, C#, or Java OR Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline plus two (2) years of progressive experience utilizing Python, C++, C#, or Java. Contact: Email resume to: applytoSIG@sig.com and ref job code: 202505

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

About the Position We are seeking a motivated IT Support Specialist to join our technology team. This role will provide technical support and system administration in an environment of over 150 users, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune MDM, Apple Business Manager, and general IT operations. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English), customer-oriented, and capable of handling daily IT support, cloud administration, security tasks, occasional on-call responsibilities, and occasional travel between Tijuana–San Diego sites. ________________________________________ Responsibilities • Provide technical support to ~150 end users (Windows, macOS, and mobile devices). • Manage user/group accounts, licensing, and access in Azure Active Directory and Office 365. • Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams environments. • Configure and maintain Intune MDM policies and mobile/desktop device enrollments. • Manage Apple Business Manager for the iOS/macOS fleet. • Perform user onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with security best practices. • Support and maintain the Barracuda Email Gateway to reduce phishing/spam incidents. • Provide support for Hikvision CCTV cameras and NVR infrastructure. • Apply networking fundamentals to troubleshoot connectivity issues (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls). • Maintain IT asset inventory and equipment labeling management. • Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell and Bash. • Participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical IT incidents. • Collaborate with the IT team to continuously improve processes, security, and reliability. ________________________________________ Qualifications Required Skills and Experience • 2+ years of experience in IT support or system administration. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field (required). • Solid knowledge of Azure AD, O365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive. • Hands-on experience with Intune MDM and Apple Business Manager. • Familiarity with Barracuda Email Security Gateway. • General networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls). • Knowledge of IT security best practices. • Experience with Hikvision CCTV systems (desirable). • Proficiency in PowerShell and Bash scripting. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. • Bilingual (Spanish/English) – required. • Availability for occasional site travel (Tijuana, San Diego). Certifications (desirable, not mandatory): • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA Security+ (preferred) • CCNA (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals ________________________________________ What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Professional development opportunities and certification reimbursement. • A collaborative IT team supporting a growing organization. • Exposure to cloud systems, security, and enterprise-level IT.

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

• Collaborates with the development team and stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications. Develop test plans, test strategies, and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Execute manual and automated tests to verify software functionality, identify defects, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and usability testing as necessary. • Document and track defects found during testing, and work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution. Conduct root cause analysis and help identify corrective actions to prevent similar issues in the future • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks, tools, and programming languages • Set up and configure test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations • Create and manage test data to ensure proper coverage and accuracy during testing. Identify and secure sensitive or confidential test data as required • Prepare and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports. Provide accurate and detailed reports on test results, metrics, and overall quality status to stakeholders. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business stakeholders, and business analysts, to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations. Communicate effectively to provide feedback, raise concerns, and drive quality improvements. • Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality. Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in QA methodologies. • Promote a culture of quality within the organization by advocating for QA best practices, quality standards, and processes. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and quality-related initiatives to ensure quality Master's Degree in CS of Information Technology required, plus minimum 24 months of relevant experience

Overview Legal & General is a leader in Pension Risk Transfer with over 35 years of experience globally, servicing over a million annuitants. Building on our global success, we established our Pension Risk Transfer platform in the US in 2015.  The business has grown steadily and in 2024 we completed $2.2 billion in premium written, representing our largest year on record. At Legal & General Retirement America, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, partners, colleagues, and the communities in which they live.  We are passionate about what we do and how we do it. This means working with pace and energy to reach our goals and challenging ourselves to achieve more.  We strive to create a unique environment where balance between work and life is possible.  Purpose and Objective We are looking to add a Senior Calculation Analyst to our Retirement Support Services Team who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of moderate to high complexity benefit calculations. The analyst will also work on tasks related to the implementation of new GAC’s with respect to the deferred population. In addition, the analyst will lead and implement key projects and be the functional expert on specific applications and processes. Requirements Role and Responsibilities · Define, develop, and implement Group Annuity Contract specific standard methodologies and procedures which align with benefit specifications and associated plan or client requirements and comply with new or existing federal and state regulatory laws. · Understand complex pension calculation concepts for plans with different benefit structures. · Properly administer contracts in accordance with the plan sponsor requirements, with a focus on the deferred population and executing benefit calculations. · Support administration system transformation and new cases including creating test plans, plan specifications, and administering calculation testing of existing and new cases. · Process and handle monthly payments, new payment set ups, death processing and monthly reconciliation of files. · Assist or handle complex cases. Provide appropriate paperwork for new payments including QDRO’s and benefit quoting. · Assist Transition team with onboarding of new pension risk transfer plans and validating data in servicing systems, including mapping of deferred data fields in onboarding files and testing of the integration between the administration system and the calculator. · Create sample calculations for confirmation with Plan Sponsors to create clear documentation of GAC interpretation of benefit calculations. · Implement process automation solutions to deliver system improvements. Validate systems and workflows to ensure all new processes are functioning correctly including conducting UAT for system modifications. Identify defects and define options for remediation. · Collaborate on project scope, issues, and options. Accurately plan and appropriately complete projects. Participate in accurate and complete testing of new system updates. · Identify, track and report issues in a timely manner. Promptly provide comments, feedback, and recommendations. · Deliver training to junior team members as needed. · Participate in delivering continuing training to other departments on benefit calculation topics as needed. · Develop and document procedure manuals for Retirement Support Services. · Complete all other tasks and projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of retirement plan administration experience, including in depth pension benefit calculation knowledge. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Display history of building trust and developing team relationships. Exceptional oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills; ability to deliver information in a concise manner. Advanced spreadsheet proficiency (Excel). Database capabilities (VBA, SQL) a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite. Willingness to travel as needed.   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 10 - 25 vacation days depending on experience level and years of service 4 floating holidays & 2 personal days 10 - 15 sick days, depending on years of service 2 paid volunteering days Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental health benefits and life insurance 6 weeks of paid parental and maternal leave Immediate vesting into a 401k savings plan with up to 6% company match 100% employer-contributed Pension Plan - Cash Balance Plan after 1 year of service Flexible Workspace and Arrangements Tuition and Certification reimbursements Infertility and domestic partner benefits The expected hiring compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 USD annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The current bonus target for the position is 5% of the base salary with a stretch to twice the target, modified for corporate and individual performance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.