Quant Tech Lead

London  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Our client is a leading City based Investment Manager. They are embarking on a number of strategic programmes of work that will create a technology platform to support the next evolutionary stage of their Investment Process. These programmes span across asset classes and include Portfolio and Risk Management; Fundamental and Quantitative Research and Trading.

They are seeking a business and technology facing Technical Lead for their Quant Technology team, delivering on-going change to support the Multi Asset Quant Research team. Projects are varied and will involve the implementation of Portfolio Management tools, Research and Trading Models and data onboarding.

This role is the main interface between the Multi Asset Quant Research Analysts, (understanding their requirements) and then working with the Development team to ensure the solution meets the business need Input into road map and priorities will also be a focus.

Key Responsibilities to include

  • Hands-on development, working closely with the UK and offshore development team
  • Provide input into project timelines, estimation and roadmap
  • Ensure timely completion of work packages in line with project deadline and schedule
  • Act as the primary interface with the Multi Asset Quant Research Team and Development teams
  • Support the overall delivery of the projects.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of the Multi-Asset investment universe (derivatives, funds, indices, FX)
  • Strong mathematical ability
  • Python
  • Demonstrable ability to design and deliver complex system at scale
  • Sound understanding of object-oriented design principles
  • Stakeholder management and experience working with geographically dispersed Development Teams
  • 2:1 or higher in mathematics, quantitative finance or scientific/engineering discipline.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Understanding of time-series analysis and optimisation
  • Micro-service development
  • Exposure to Angular and Oracle
  • Experience of cloud technologies (eg CloudFoundry)
  • Knowledge of Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction
  • Investment Management experience.
Start date
n.a
From
Nyman Resourcing
Published at
23.08.2018
Project ID:
1619640
Contract type
Freelance
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