Global macro hedge fund seeks technically-oriented Business Analyst to join their New York team.
This business critical role will suit a junior Analyst (2-4 years' experience) with a strong analytical and quantitative skillset and a passion for the financial markets. Skills in data analysis, process optimization, project management, risk analytics and tool development in a kinetic markets environments will lend themselves well to this role. Knowledge of Fixed Income/FX/Rates Derivatives products and markets strongly preferred.
Key responsibilities will include:
-Ownership of research and analytics relating to performance and risk;
-Primary point of contact with cross-functional internal stakeholders including Business Management, Portfolio Managers, Quants, Research and Trading;
-Design and implementation of new processes and workflows;
-Business analysis; requirements gathering, technical specifications;
-Project Management; coordinate and deliver tactical and strategic initiatives in complex and rapidly evolving environments;
-Risk analytics; design automated risk reports and dashboards, maintain key risk models, deliver portfolio analysis etc
The successful candidate will bring experience in the following:
-2-4 years' experience in a business-, data-, product-, quant-, and/or risk analyst type role;
-Solution-oriented and commercially aware with strong problem-solving aptitude and exceptional project management skills;
-Knowledge of fixed income / interest rate products and markets;
-Outstanding communication and presentation skills;
-External/internal stakeholder relationship management with the ability to build consensus and foster strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships;
-Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (ie: computer science, engineering, math, operations research, statistics or similar) from a top school; Masters preferred;
-CFA preferred;
-Strong technical toolkit to include Alteryx, Python, SQL, Tableau and VBA.
A highly competitive compensation package is on offer.
For a more detailed discussion in confidence, please apply with your resume.
