Man Group ยท 9 hours ago
Software Engineer
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on delivering outperformance for sophisticated clients. The Software Engineer will work closely with Quantitative Researchers and Portfolio Managers to onboard new datasets, implement trading signals, develop portfolio optimization tools, and enhance research platforms.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Work closely with Quantitative Researchers and Portfolio Managers
Onboard new datasets
Implement new trading signals
Develop portfolio optimization tools
Build data visualization frameworks
Enhance our research platform
Performance tuning existing code using efficient numerical algorithms and cluster-computing solutions
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably with a focus on quantitative applications
Proficiency in Python and experience with scientific libraries including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, statsmodels and scikit-learn
Experience working on production systems, with an understanding of best practices for testing, monitoring, and deployment
Comfortable working on Linux platforms and using Git
Working knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies, such as MS SQL, Postgres, or MongoDB
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics
Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process
Strong interpersonal skills: able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, traders and senior business people alike
Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views
Preferred
Experience in quantitative software development within a front-office setting, such as at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or investment bank
Experience working with large data sets, both structured and unstructured
Experience building web applications using modern frameworks like React
Proficient with distributed computing technologies such as Spark, Dask, Kubernetes, Redis
Knowledge of modern data engineering practices including data pipeline & ETL tools, distributed storage & processing and data warehousing
Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments
Experience working with financial market data
Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g., statistics, time-series analysis
Benefits
Competitive holiday entitlements
Pension/401k
Life and long-term disability coverage
Group sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
Long-service leave
Private medical coverage
Discounted gym membership options
Pet insurance
Company
Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings.
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