Job Vacancye: Portfolio Developer - Top Quantitative Asset Management Firm

As the quantitative portfolio management becomes increasingly integral to the markets, particularly in the current economic climate, a growing asset management firm is looking to continue their growth by adding a further specialist to their quantitative development and portfolio construction group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Those that will be successful in this position will be able to work very extensively with SQL databases and implement in Matlab and object orientated languages such as C# or C++. What is particularly interesting is the progression and career development this role entails. As an experienced hire this needs someone who is experienced in using SQL extensively, has excellent object orientated programming abilities and can also use Matlab to a very competent level. This is an excellent front office role within a challenging but rewarding environment.

Location: New York, USA.

The role:

• Working alongside Portfolio managers to develop the portfolio and analytic libraries.

• Maximize portfolio implementation and management.

• Work alongside quantitative portfolio managers to make enhancements using SQL, Matlab and C++.

• Large level implementation.

• Large hands on exposure in a very collaborative team.

Requirements:

• 3 years plus of SQL database development.

• 3 years plus of Matlab or R implementation.

• 3 years plus of object orientated programming i.e. C++/C#/Java etc.

• Strong understanding of financial markets & portfolio refinement.

• Able to communicate and interact with the business i.e. portfolio managers.

• Strong academic background with an MSc or PhD from a reputable school.

In return they are offering:

• A huge opportunity to attain significant progression within a leading asset management firm.

• Excellent opportunity to be groomed into becoming a portfolio manager within time.

• Direct impact on the business that ultimately equates to large hands on exposure.

• Career advancement and competitive compensation structure.

This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes tentative enquiries from suitably qualified individuals.

Confidentiality and utmost discretion is 100% assured.

Key Words: SQL, SQL development, database development, SQL implementation, Matlab, portfolio analytics, portfolio refinement, quantitative portfolio research, portfolio research, quantitative portfolio management, analytic methodologies, asset management research, quantitative asset management.

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