Remote

Full Time

Quantitative Analyst

Performs activities associated with the research, design and development of global strategy indices across multi-asset classes, with a focus on index and strategy benchmark design.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:

  • Research, create and support the index development initiatives with a focus on equities, options, fixed income and digital assets.
  • Provides support in index development initiatives, daily maintenance and index support.
    Design, calculate, document and develop solutions to improve process flows for index support in test and production environments.
  • Identify, implement and deploy opportunities to improve the overall quality of our index products and processes.
    Support and prepare written procedure and index methodology guides.
  • Support, prepare and publish written research reports on new index related investment strategies and existing benchmarks.
  • Work collaboratively with other internal departments on new index and benchmark launches, as well as post-launch support.

Desired Technical And Professional Skills And Experience

  • Minimum of 2-3 years options, financial indexing and/or financial markets experience in a related capacity.
    Bachelors or advanced degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business or related field or equivalent in directly related experience.
  • Strong quantitative and programming skills; ability to perform data and complex statistical analysis; experience in R, Python, and SQL.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • High degree of comfort with large datasets.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills; solid writing skills is a must
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, requiring minimal direction and follow-up
  • Experience and extensive knowledge in derivatives products trading strategies and financial markets is strongly preferred.

Bonuses

Remote, Salary range $90k-$130k based on experience, plus bonus and benefits

Apply

Interested? Please send an email with your CV to aplatis@kiptonsearch.com