Quantitative investment funds have grown exponentially over the last decade and Bloomberg is uniquely positioned at the forefront of this financial revolution.The Desktop Build Group (DBG) works closely with Bloomberg clients to assist them to implement quantitative investment strategies and research using our new Python Quant development platform. Powered by JupyterLab, the quant platform combines world-class open source Python libraries with the world's leading financial database, allowing our clients to generate unique research in quantitative finance and help them to capture alpha in a highly competitive landscape.As a global team we have people based in London, New York, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney, and work collaboratively with our Account Management teams, Product Development and Engineering teams.What's the role?This role will see you engaging with top quantitative finance experts to turn their investment ideas into reality. Do you want to get exposure to the latest technology and coolest programming packages, and to be part of shaping a product with great revenue potential for our clients? You will use your financial markets knowledge to consult with Bloomberg clients or prospective clients, helping them to develop and implement their quantitative investment strategies and research on our new Python based quant platform. With access to the world's most comprehensive financial database, you will have the opportunity to apply advanced data science technologies to generate real world investment models. Your role will involve full life-cycle development, from initial pitches to prospective clients, requirement gathering, prototyping, implementation, deployment and adoption. In addition to software development, members of the Team will be expected to aid in retention of existing clients. You will be expected to create resources and client-facing content that is both strategic in its appeal to our audience, while also taking advantage of current events in the marketplace.We'll trust you to:
Position our quant platform to prospective clients, working with our account management team to provide thought leadership in the quantamental universe both internally and at external focus events
Work with clients to deep dive into their investment process, coding this into an implemented strategy in our quant platform on behalf of the client
Liaise between the client, product development teams, Engineering to push internally for enhancements or fixes to the APIs or the platform
Provide continued support for clients to impact revenue generation
Provide assistance on new strategies or processes they wish to implement
Help develop documentation, training material, internal tools to better service quant clients
You will learn on the job:
A deep understanding of quantitative strategies and investment knowledge across Equities, ESG, Fixed Income, FX and Commodities
In depth knowledge of the Bloomberg Terminal, the world's leading financial analytics platform for investment professionals
You will be supported with training to improve your expertise in data science, quantitative investment strategies and capital markets
A deep understanding of quantitative strategies and investment knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income, FX and Commodities
Open Source Python technologies for advanced data visualizations, widgets and analytics
You'll need to have:
Minimum 5 years' experience in Financial Services or a Financial Technology company
Work experience in Python and SQL, machine learning is a plus
Experience in Equity and/or Fixed Income/Credit/macro quantitative (quantamental) investment strategies
A strategic mind set and demonstrable commercial acumen - being able to weigh up the business opportunities of a project before execution
Highly articulate, consultative, and confident in interactions with clients
Experience working within a collaborative environment where you partner with both clients and colleagues
Strong presentation and communication skills
We'd love to see:
Previous front office work experience in financial markets working on/with the buy side
Knowledge of other programming languages such as R, Java, C# or similar
Experience with big data analysis or machine learning applications in finance
Experience or qualifications with cloud computing is a plus
Experience or qualifications in ML/NLP
Business Fluent in Spanish
Salary: 175000,225000,USD,AnnualBloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amerrecruit@bloomberg.net
