Portfolio Optimization and Re-Balancing) Ivy League/Top 5 School Grads Sought - HEDGE FUND
Company:
Northwest Integrators LLC
Location:
USA-CT-Stamford
Compensation:
Highly competitive (base + exceptional bonus), fully paid medical, 401(K) w.matching, much more
Position Type:
Employee
Employment type:
Full time
Work permit req:
US Citizen OR Green Card Holder
Updated:
01 Jul 2008
eFC Ref no:
405658
Innovative, quantitative and entrepreneurial individuals needed to analyze portfolio structure, evaluate new investment strategies, develop trade generation algorithms, create optimized portfolios, etc.
Do you enjoy challenging the "Status Quo" and possess impeccable quantitative and analytical skills?
Do you have an inherent dislike for large corporate hierarchy?
Do you thoroughly enjoy a good debate?
If so, keep reading.
This team is responsible for utilizing the analysts views on over 60+ markets to create and manage customized portfolios. This team is the central activity center for all company investing activities. They are responsible for the set-up, configuration, positioning and daily maintenance of 100's of customized portfolios.
Chosen candidates will be part of a intense 6-month hands-on training program were they will learn all about the markets, asset classes and how to construct an optimal portfolio.
We are seeking the following candidates:
Ivy League or Top "5" business school graduates with exceptionally high GPA's of 3.6 or above
PLEASE NOTE: We are seeking candidates at all skill levels for this position from senior to entry level.
These positions will be performing the following responsibilities:
Analyzing client portfolio positions, returns and investment strategies across numerous asset classes including Global Fixed Income, Inflation Linked Bonds, currencies, emerging market debt, equities and commodities.
Structuring and setting up portfolios in the system
Portfolio Re-balancing
Engineering improvements to the portfolio construction infrastructure
Creating and developing diagnostic tools for the portfolio construction process
Developing Trade Generation Algorithms
Evaluating new investment strategies, markets and financial instruments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6/4.0 (AND/OR) Bachelors degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 coupled with a Masters degree. (We are seeking both Bachelors and Masters level candidates for this position).
Must have graduated from an Ivy League or Top "5" School within the US.
Candidates that are highly successful in this role are Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Science, or Finance Graduates.
Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong computer skills; some knowledge of Visual Basic and/or SQL or other object oriented programming language.
Candidates must have exceptional quantitative and analytical skills. These skills will be tested.
A highly outgoing, innovative and inquisitive personality is needed for this position
A passion for solving complex portfolio construction and management problems.
Strong interest in the financial markets; a working knowledge of financial securities and basic derivatives a plus.
