Our client – one of the world’s largest fund managers and leaders in ETFs – is seeking a Quant Associate or Senior Quant Associate to join their Investments and Capital Markets team. This role is based in Sydney and on-site 5-days a week.
About the role
- Portfolio management of passive and active fixed income strategies using optimisation techniques.
- Develop tools and analysis for equity and fixed income returns and risk, supporting both systematic portfolios and the broader portfolio management group.
- Building and maintaining models and tools for fixed income portfolio management.
- Fixed income OTC trade management and execution.
- Assist portfolio managers with trade reviews, portfolio performance and oversight of exposures and risk attributes.
- Support the wider business with data analysis, investment reporting, performance and risk attribution and stakeholder communications.
About you
- Degree in a quantitative field (Bachelor of Data Science, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Mathematics, or similar. Postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc or CFA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quantitative/trading role in asset management or investment banking.
- Experience trading fixed income securities.
- Clear and effective communication skills and able to interact with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in advanced analytical tools desirable (SQL, VBA, Python & R).
- Experience building quantitative models and dashboards desirable (Power BI).
- Previous experience with Bloomberg API is advantageous.
For further information or to apply for this role, please contact Amity Delaney on 0408 887 885 or amity@sklactuarial.com.au
