Archive for November, 2013
Head of Global Quantitative Equity Research Boston
Head of Global Quantitative Equity Research , Investment Manager- Boston My client, a global investment manager seeks a head of their Global quantitative equity research team. The role is team head, and requires management of a team as well as ability to work independently from HQ in London. The group is responsible for developing and marketing quantitative investment solutions across global equities for both internal and client portfolios. Including portfolio construction and optimization, asset allocation as well as risk management The position will involve creation of quantitative equity strategies, Read more […]
Quantitative Portfolio Asset Allocation Quant – Data Mining/Machine Learning
JOB DESCRIPTION: As Investment Strategy Groups for Wealth Management continues to grow and become increasingly more competitive within tougher markets, an expansion hire is in store for one of the largest firms (per AUM) in the world. They need to add an experienced computer scientist data miner for the Portfolio Investment Research team. This team needs an expert Computer Scientist to help with large data extractions to help with the trading strategies for proprietary portfolios. This is an immediate hire but the team is only considering candidates with exceptional and relevant backgrounds. Location: Read more […]
Operations Associate/Manager
An opportunity has arisen to be part of a team that supports the Managed Accounts business within the Equities division of a large Financial Services firm.CBD location, Sydney. International bankSMA’s, Equities, Custodians, HNW, TrustsReconciliations, Corporate Actions, Iress, ComplianceResponsibilitiesYou will be part of a small team supporting the Managed Accounts business that sits within the Equities division of a large Financial Services firmThis part of the FS firm work in the private client and retail investor spaces providing a range of portfolio management solutionsAlthough a middle office Read more […]
Java Flex, Core Java, FX, Front Office, London
This Java Flex developer will join the FX IT Research Front Office team who focus on providing analytics for FX IT Trading and Technical Strategy. The Java Flex Developer will be part of the full development lifecycle for considering new and managing existing calculations which will involve the initial analysis, development and through to the testing and release.The Java Flex Developer will have to have the following essential skills:- Previous experience interacting with the business- Ability and eagerness to learn and understand new business concepts- Technically strong in Flex- Technically strong Read more […]
FX Operations Analyst
The CompanyRobert Half is currently representing a small, but growing City based Banking institution to urgently hire an FX Operations and Payments Analyst. The company have expanded this year, winning new business. The role is being marketed as initially temporary with the potential to go permanent after a few months.The RoleRobert Half are currently representing a small, but growing City based Banking institution to urgently hire an FX Operations and Payments Analyst. The company have expanded this year, winning new business. There is small Operations team and the role is looking for someone Read more […]
Equities Research / Analysis
From straight equity to convertible debt to high yield bonds, their focus is on special situations financing and resolving illiquidity issues for an extensive global client base. Additionally, they assist with post-listing governance and quality investor advice for primary market listing clients and assists with turnaround and distressed restructuring and management reorganisation. They have access to a network of selected HNW partners and institutions – principal players who provide anchor investment and who can bring their significant expertise to complement and enhance the in-house services Read more […]
Commodities Market Risk – Leading Commodities Institution – Energy, Metals and Agriculture Products – Quantitative Analysis
JOB DESCRIPTION The role: Risk modelling for energy, metals and agricultural products Develop and build quantitative risk models from scratch, while enhancing current models Working closing with originators for risk/return optimization profiles Create and develop portfolio management tools, risk metrics and quantitative analytics Support daily trading platform and senior commodities originators Requirements: 2-4 years of relevant experience in market risk modeling in the commodities space Programming knowledge in R, C#,VBA, SAS, SQL Excellent quantitative skills and academics from ivy league Read more […]
Regulatory Associate
A Passion to Perform. It’s what drives us. More than a claim, this describes the way we do business. We’re committed to being the best financial services provider in the world, balancing passion with precision to deliver superior solutions for our clients. This is made possible by our people: agile minds, able to see beyond the obvious and act effectively in an ever-changing global business landscape. Job Title: Regulatory Associate Corporate Title: Senior/AssociateDivision: GBS Global Business Services Location: Birmingham Overview: The role is part of the continued expansion of the Regulatory Read more […]
Prop Trader / Equity Portfolio Manager wanted for Blue-chip Investment Fund
Our client, an international branded Investment Management with a historical track record as one of Europe’s very top Hedge Funds, is looking for a Fund Manager or former top-tier Investment Bank Prop Trader with an excellent track record and autonomous mindset with strong fundamental research, discretionary management and technical analysis to join their fund and manage seeded capital, investing in their own discretionary portfolio. The firm are boutique, around $1-2B, with a very friendly but dynamic and performance-driven atmosphere and have a very low turnover of employees, unlike many Read more […]
Investment Analyst , US Long/Short and Event Driven Equities Hedge Fund | London
Our client is an expansive US Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund with offices in London, looking to build their team with an Investment Analyst. The successful candidate will sit on the fundamental soft catalyst team, looking at European and US events and analysing potential mergers, restructurings and spin-offs. The Hedge Fund are multi-billion dollar fund with a team built of senior directors from tier-1 investment banks, and other branded multi-strategy Hedge Funds. Our clients like to see candidates with a true passion for investing and understanding of the essentials to combine fundamental and Read more […]