Senior Quantitative Analyst recruitment

 Description of Role                         

Develop quantitative models across various asset classes or in the combination of asset classes to add value to the multi asset product range

o   Lead and conduct quantitaive research

o   Generate ideas for profitable avenues of research amongst the team                      

o   Identify quantitative metrics and trading strategies which have both a fundamental basis and also can be used to explain historic market performance

o   Development and implementation of new quantitative investment strategies (both long only and long-short)

o   Communication of technical ideas to colleagues and senior managers

Core Skills

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills and knowledge:

• A proven track record in developing quantitative models is required

• Tenacity and strong focus on delivery of results

• Excellent communication skills and proven management experience.

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Ability to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with the research team as well as other departments

• Attention to detail combined with understanding of the bigger picture

• A detailed and broad knowledge of manipulating financial and economic databases (FactSet or Thomson TQA, Reuters, Bloomberg etc)

• multi-factor backtesting, factor rotation (top down and bottom up models),risk management, portfolio construction and implementation are sought

• Experience developing quantitative models and trading strategies  across multi asset disciplines (e.g. equity, fixed income, commodity, volatility) an advantage

• Excellent programming skills with a preference for S+, R or Matlab. A knowledge of Relational Database Programming (SQL etc) is a plus

• Experience in building high frequency systematic strategies is a plus

• A primary degree with a post-graduate qualification in Econometrics, the Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics.

 To discuss this excellent opportunity and for a confidential converstation - please contact Colin Mc Ghee 00-353-18746770.

cmcghee@paragonexecutive.com