The ideal candidates will have analytical skills, extensive experience in Java-based software development and design, and additional investment management domain knowledge. The candidates should be curious, passionate about solving business problems with high-quality solutions and flexible in meeting the needs of a dynamic business environment.
Barclays Global Investors (BGI) is America's largest money manager, providing structured investment strategies such as indexing, risk-controlled active products, and exchange traded funds to investors worldwide. For 35 years, BGI has been at the forefront of developing innovative investment ideas, applying science and technology to the investment process. Headquartered in San Francisco and winning first place in the SF Business Times' ''Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2008" Awards (Large Companies category), the Barclays PLC subsidiary employs over 3,700 people globally and manages approximately $3 trillion in assets.
Barclays Global Investors is renowned in the investment management industry for developing and implementing leading-edge quantitative investment strategies. The Active Equities group, which manages both BGI’s long active equity funds and its equity hedge fund business, has experienced excellent growth recently. As a result, we have a challenging opportunity for individuals to leverage software development skills in a business facing role.
We are seeking Quantitative Investment Process (QUIP) Analyst/Developer in the Active Equities Group to work with Research and Portfolio Management, to develop and maintain tools and processes used in managing portfolios, performing quantitative analyses, and modeling the effects of proposed changes in investment strategies. The candidate will work closely with end users of varying technical sophistication, as well as technologists throughout the firm.
Primary Responsibilities
Work as a member of a team of 13 analysts/developers partnered with business users.
Design, develop, maintain and support analytic tools used by Active Equity Portfolio Managers, Researchers and Strategists.
Communicate with Portfolio Managers, Researchers, Strategists and other QUIP members frequently.
This position requires a person capable of assuming responsibility, and taking initiatives for the key analytic tools used in our investment process.
Qualifications
BA/BS in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
Progress towards CFA a plus.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills coupled with thoroughness and attention to detail.
Proven experience with Java production environment.
Strong background in Mathematics, Statistics and Finance is highly desirable. Experience with a statistical software package is a plus.Experience with Swing GUI is a big plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to interact efficiently via email, phone and teleconference, with business and technical users within the firm.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
