Programming analyst/Portfolio strategist – Index research – New York recruitment
You will be working in a group which develops customised solutions to private clients with your key responsibilities being on the development of the products.
Key Responsibilities:-
* Product Development
- construction of indices for assets such as vanilla bonds, convertibles, Emerging markets, Equities, commodities and FX forwards.
- Providing consultation and technical assistance to the trading teams
- Development of techniques to enhance the construction of new indices.
- Writing specification documents
- **Extensive testing and modelling of index rules
- Optimisation if index performance for use in financial products.
**Distribution
- Delivery of major investible indices.
- Provide product expertise to clients
- Deliver intelligence/ advice through written market updates, research notes and presentations.
- Providing Pricing guidance
In order to apply for the position you should possess some of the following Key Skills:-
Knowledge of fixed income, equity or strategy indices.
Experience in the development of new index products.
Statistical programming skills – SQL, MATLAB, VBA
This is an excellent opportunity to work within is a group which is currently experiencing growth and expansion.
This is a VP level role.
Utmost confidentiality assured. Please apply directly to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our Website, www.selbyjennings.com