Fineco Asset Management DAC (‘Fineco AM’) is the Dublin based asset management subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (“FinecoBank”). FinecoBank (“Fineco”) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco is one of the banks with the widest products range available. Fineco have developed a truly one-stop-solution which includes trading, investment, and payment services. Fineco have developed a 100% proprietary platform for trading and investment which covers all customer needs from trading listed and OTC product to investment product such as mutual funds and ETF. In addition to this we also offer banking and payment solutions for domestic and international demand.
Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS Management Company and it currently has approximately €28bn in assets under management. Fineco AM is a competence centre specialised in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, as well as that Fineco AM has successfully launched Structured Products.
In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM started with 5 employees and has grown rapidly over the past 3 years with a headcount currently sitting at 50 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period).
The Role
* Assisting with the execution and implementation of trades
* Contributing to monthly reporting tasks, including portfolio positioning, performance analysis, and risk reporting
* Quantitative research and analysis, including:
* Developing and testing systematic investment strategies
* Performing statistical analysis on asset pricing, portfolio risk, and return attributions
* Evaluating historical market data and backtesting trading signals
* Implementing and enhancing data models and forecasting techniques
* Supporting the automation of data collection, cleaning, and processing for investment decision-making
* Assisting in the development of proprietary quant models and analytical tools
* Working with large financial datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential trading opportunities
* Contributing to process improvements and efficiency enhancements by automating manual workflows and optimising models
Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
* Knowledge of Python and/or SQL (or willingness to learn) for data analysis and automation
* A keen interest in financial markets, investments, and quantitative finance
* Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn
* Ability to take initiative and work independently when required
* A team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues
* Prior experience (internships or up to 1-2 years) in investment management, trading, or financial data analysis is advantageous but not essential
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