ART is a fast-growing business and we are looking for a Quantitative Developer to join our team in Dublin. This is a highly visible role that combines quantitative development, financial risk expertise, data enablement, and client engagement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the ongoing evolution of RiskMonitor®, enhancing the platform's risk capabilities, developing new analytics and methodologies, and improving how clients access and consume data. They will act as a primary point of contact for Dublin-based clients, working closely with investment managers, risk teams and ManCos to understand requirements, solve problems, deliver solutions and shape future platform developments.
This role would suit an individual with experience in fintech, asset management, risk management or investment operations who enjoys combining technical development with client interaction and strategic problem-solving.
Job Responsibilities
Quantitative Development & Risk Analytics
Develop, maintain and enhance RiskMonitor® quantitative analytics and risk calculation capabilities.
Design and implement new risk methodologies, exposure calculations, stress testing capabilities and portfolio analytics.
Support the continual enhancement of market risk, liquidity risk and exposure monitoring.
Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
Ensure methodologies are robust, documented and aligned with relevant industry and regulatory standards.
Data Enablement & Technology Innovation
Drive initiatives to make portfolio, performance and risk data more accessible, intuitive and valuable to clients.
Support the development of data services, APIs and modern data architectures.
Contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies including AI-assisted analytics and automation.
Support and leverage cloud-based data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric for analytics dashboarding.
Client & Partner Engagement
Act as a primary relationship contact for Dublin-based clients.
Engage directly with Portfolio Managers, Risk Managers, Investment Analysts and operational teams.
Investigate and resolve complex client queries relating to risk analytics, methodology, reporting and data.
Identify opportunities for platform enhancements and collaborate with clients to evolve solutions over time.
Support broader client and partner initiatives globally.
Product & Business Collaboration
Work closely with Product, Quantitative Development, Operations and Technology teams to prioritise enhancements.
Contribute to strategic development initiatives across RiskMonitor® and the wider Apex Risk Technologies business.
Collaborate with colleagues globally to ensure the successful delivery of client and business objectives.
Role Requirements
Strong experience with MATLAB development.
Strong SQL and database skills.
Experience working with investment portfolios, financial market data and risk analytics.
Good understanding of the risk characteristics and treatment of multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX and collective investment schemes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrable experience gathering requirements and translating client needs into technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Good business acumen and sound finance knowledge.
Experience using source control tools such as Git.
Desirable Attributes
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, data engineering or cloud-based data platforms.
Experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques within financial or data-driven environments.
Professional financial qualifications or progress towards qualifications such as CFA, FRM, IMC or equivalent.
Experience supporting buy-side firms, fund managers, ManCos, asset servicers or other investment management organisations.
Knowledge of regulatory risk reporting frameworks, including UCITS, AIFMD or Annex IV.
Fintech, risk technology or investment management industry experience.
Passion for quantitative finance, data analytics and technology innovation.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
