Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst

Description

A leading asset management firm is looking to hire a Quantitative Portfolio Manager to help manage the equity factor portfolios. This position will join the portfolio management team of a firm at the leading edge of equity factor-based investing.

The main responsibilities include:

• Manage systematic equity portfolios
• Ensure effective allocation of risk exposure and monitor the performance of the held stocks
• Develop new factor signals and improve existing factor models
• Conduct quantitative portfolio construction analysis
• Build and improve databases, systems and tools for direct factor equity investments
• Contribute to firm-wide investment debate

Candidate Profile:

• 2- 5 years experience of quantitative equity portfolio management/research
• Expertise in equity markets
• Excellent coding skills; ideally proficiency in SQL, R and/or Python
• Master degree or higher in Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Quantitative field
• Analytical, problem solving approach
• Positive, can-do attitude

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.