Graduate: Investment Analyst - Quants

SUMMARY:
Exciting New Opportunity Exits for a BSc Mathtmatical Statistics Grad.
 
Main function of the job: -

The Successful candidate will play an important role in assisting an investment team that manages a range of fixed income, equity and multi-asset funds and solutions. The focus will be on developing quantitative models and tools for a number of key market areas variables for use as inputs into the investment decision-making process.  This includes the use of cutting-edge statistical techniques to provide analytical input into a robust investment decision-making process, in particular to develop models for expected returns across asset classes.  The analyst will also be required to work with other team members to develop quantitative models and inputs, particularly in the credit risk and economic analysis fields.   The analyst will also be required at times to program such models using relevant programming languages.
 
While the main focus is on developing quantitative analytical tools, the analyst will also be expected to contribute towards the success of the full investment process, from developing portfolio strategy through to trade execution and administration, encompassing some involvement on the front, middle and back office aspects of the process as part of a broader investment team.
 
A further responsibility will be to regularly update a monthly Powerpoint pack with updated returns and relevant information and take ownership of ensuring that the pack is always up to date with the latest data. The Analyst will also be required to attend to ad-hoc requests for the development of other Powerpoint slides.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications : -

• A degree in the Mathematics/Statistics fields, with exposure to Computer Science.

• Development of quantitative analytical models and tools.
• Work with portfolio managers to carry out analysis required for developing an expected return framework across asset classes.
• Develop valuation and risk models for various market sectors and metrics.
• Preparation of quantitative model reports.
• Work with other investment analysts to determine the investment case for exposure to various asset classes and economic sectors.
• Develop an understanding of the full portfolio management process, including front, middle and back office operations.

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