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Quant Analyst

Confidential | London, UK

Job Summary

Monitor on an ongoing basis the portfolios of all funds of hedge funds. Analyse performance, risk, liquidity and leverage of the firm’s portfolios. Develop models for portfolio construction. Strong quantitative academic background. Programming experience. 3+ years of investment experience.

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Purpose and Role of Job Position:

  • Monitor on an ongoing basis the portfolios of all funds of hedge funds (FoHFs).
  • Analysing performance, risk, liquidity and leverage of the FoHFs portfolios.
  • Developing models for portfolio construction.
  • Quantitative analysis of managers in an advanced status of due diligence in order to assess their suitability for inclusion into portfolios.
  • Top down analysis on hedge funds strategies to support the strategic asset allocation process.
  • Looking for ways to improve the investment process by introducing new methods of analysing the available data.
  • Candidates must have at least 3-4 years of investment experience, preferably of direct hedge fund research experience.
  • Previous experience as Quantitative Analyst in a FoHF is a plus and previous experience in fixed income, derivatives, structured products or investment risk management will be considered favourably.
  • Ability to use a computing language like VBA or R required.
  • The successful candidate for the role will have a strong quantitative academic background and a real motivation for team work.

Experience:

  • Exposure to the financial services sector an advantage.
  • Previous work experience necessary.
  • Programming experience required.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Fluent English Italian an advantage.
  • Excellent analytical skills, knowledge of Numerical & Quant. Management techniques.
  • Organisational skills.

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  • Min Education: BA/BS
  • Min Experience: 3 years

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