Data Analyst – Hedge Fund Operations recruitment
Job Description:
This position requires an individual who can support the data needs of complex financial instruments held in hedge funds and institutional accounts managed by the firm. The data model is key to the firm’s operations, including but not limited to Risk Management, Trading, Analysts, Portfolio Management, Performance, Client Service, Accounting, and Technology.
The role requires an individual proficient in security master file data using Paladyne as well as understanding the data elements in a broad spectrum of financial instruments; including high yield bonds, CLOs, stocks, commodities, options, CDS, futures, etc. The work will demand that the individual be very analytical and pay close attention to detail. This work is time sensitive and intensive in nature and the candidate will become the subject matter expert in data as well as the applications used to support the data working closely with areas of risk, trading, analysts, as well as expert operational staff in pricing/valuation, and trade settlement.
Experience/Requirements:
• Education – Degree in one or more of Business/ Mathematics/ Finance/Computer or Management Information Systems
• Strong attention to detail, very good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be a team player and possess a strong desire to learn
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• Individual should have a high energy level and be a creative thinker in a changing environment
• Applications used include Paladyne, Virtual Portfolio Manager (VPM), Charles River (CRD). Proficiency in one or all a major plus
We thank all applicants for submission, but only those under consideration will be contacted.