ART is a fast-growing business and we are looking for a Junior Quantitative Developer to join our team in Barcelona. In this role, you will liaise with Portfolio Managers, Risk Managers and Investment Analysts to onboard their funds in RiskMonitor®, develop bespoke solutions and be involved in the daily maintenance of their accounts. In addition, you will closely work with the quantitative development team in Barcelona and Apex technology management colleagues globally to ensure the successful evolution of the ART business unit within Apex. Lastly, you will collaborate with business partners, technology vendors, client counterparties, and colleagues within the Apex Group. This role would suit someone who’s seeking a career in finance and technology with a keen and demonstrable interest in quantitative finance.
Job responsibilities
Key Development Initiatives
Annex IV and Form PF. Refactor and further develop existing code base and solutions to facilitate best in class stand-alone solutions
New report parts and analyses. Liaise with clients to understand requests and their feasibility
Product & Operations Liaison
Performance analysis reconciliation (Performance, Factsheet metrics, Contribution/Attribution, Exposures, etc.)
Work with colleagues from Apex Offices globally to ensure correct liaison and delivery including but not limited to BAU across restriction queries, report related queries, admin issues
Ensure that methodology is well explained, present RiskMonitor® new features to clients, and assist both clients and colleagues from other Apex Offices during the onboarding phase
Coordination and liaison on VaR, performance, market risk and liquidity risk metrics
Partner and client liaison
Support general client and partner initiatives globally
Role Requirements
Working knowledge of MATLAB and SQL Server
Demonstrable source control experience ideally with both GIT and SVN
Good business acumen and sound finance knowledge
Excellent communication skills (English)
Desirable Attributes
Interest in MATLAB
Demonstrable interest in quantitative finance
Keen to pursue professional certifications (CFA, FRM, etc.)
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.
