Senior Quant Developer - Risk Management - New York- Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Risk management
Project delivery
Real-time
Interfaces
Data Analysis
Fixed income
FX
Algorithms
Data Visualization
Software development
Systems analysis
Python
C++
Unix
SQL
Data manipulation
Finance
Web applications
HTML5
JavaScript
Elasticsearch
React.js
Node.js
Analytical skill
Problem solving
Quantitative Analysis
Science
Computer science
Mathematics
Agile

Job Details

One of the world's largest hedge funds using innovative and cutting-edge technology, where data is central to the investment process. Great opportunity for hands-on software engineers with strong project delivery experience to be part of the team responsible for the development of risk applications across multiple business lines.

This is a great time to join as they embark on a re-engineering program, expanding their real-time risk capabilities, building new calculation & analysis interfaces and developing the data analysis architecture. Working closely with Senior Risk Managers, you will lead projects and/or small teams initially focused on fixed income and FX asset classes. You'll develop primarily in Python to enhance and develop algorithms and models, use C++ for server-side infrastructure, and HTML5 (React, Node.js) for data visualization.

To be successful, you must be a very strong communicator, with a good understanding and previous use of software development life cycle best practices.

Requirements
  • Minimum 7+ years' experience in system analysis, design and programming
  • Python skills are preferred; C++, KDB/Q and Unix also advantageous
  • SQL and data manipulation experience essential
  • A background in Finance is essential
  • Experience of web application frameworks beneficial, e.g. HTML5, JavaScript (ES6+) & frameworks (React), Node.js
  • Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Desirable: major risk vendor products, e.g. RiskMetrics or Barra
  • Master's degree in a quant field, e.g. engineering, science, computer science, mathematics

Rewards and Incentives
  • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
  • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
  • Positive, friendly culture


Contact
If you think you're a suitable candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Daniel Boer

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