Our
Client a industry leading Investment firm is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to
join its portfolio management department. As a Quantitative Analyst, you
will enhance and maintain a scalable, systematic investment process to run
asset management portfolios. You will develop, maintain, and test systematic
trading signals for global cross-asset portfolios with intermediate to
long-term horizons, utilizing advanced methods in quantitative analysis and
portfolio optimisation.Understanding, implementing and
back-testing different systematic trading strategies and portfolio construction
methodologies.Producing research and trading ideas
for tactical asset allocation, and other ways of enhancing portfolio returns.Enhancing expected returns forecasts,
suggesting or modifying assets for inclusion, and back-testing and calculating
risk contributions of changes to the current strategic asset allocation.RequirementsAn advanced Master's degree or Ph.D.
in a quantitative discipline, such as Engineering, Maths, Physics, Mathematical
Finance or Computer Science.Advanced programming expertise in
languages such as Python for quantitative modelling, as well as experience in
databases like SQL.Experience in building systematic
strategies (any asset class).Good working knowledge of the latest
quantitative methods used in signal generation, model testing and portfolio
construction.Outstanding interpersonal,
communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage relationships
effectively.BenefitsFor more information and to
arrange a Private & Confidential please contact Kevin Menton by mail at kmenton@elevatepartners.ie.