Research Analyst #29169 | SunGard | UK-England-London-25 Canada Square; UK-Cambridge-Vision Park

Research Analyst #29169 | SunGard | UK-England-London-25 Canada Square; UK-Cambridge-Vision Park

Research Analyst

Job ID #: 29169	Location: UK-England-London-25 Canada Square; UK-Cambridge-Vision Park
Functional Area: Information Technology	Department: Development
Position Type: Full-Time Regular	Education Desired: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Relocation Provided: Negotiable
Travel Percentage: 30

Position Description The role will be part of an established team of researchers, providing analysis to the company and its clients, liaising on a project basis with Client Support, Model Production and Development teams. Responsibilities- • To design, prototype, implement and test APT’s multi-asset-class risk models, working within the MAC Model project team • To assist in all aspects of the analytic work of the research group including optimization and simulation modelling • To assist in the development of bespoke solutions for clients and prospects • To assist in the documentation of APT’s modelling and risk analytic methodologies • To provide SunGard-internal training in theoretical and practical aspects of risk management The successful candidate will be a team player who is capable of working independently when necessary, who can learn quickly so as to pick up and manage complex projects, and can communicate effectively to others within and outside the company. Position Requirements Required Qualifications- • BSc/MSc/PhD in Mathematical Finance, Economics, Mathematics Physics or other scientific discipline Required employment experience- • Minimum of 4 years employment post graduation • Required experience within investment management, central banking, or with established software vendors within finance space • Experience in Quantitative Fixed Income analysis is strongly preferred Required technical skills- • Familiarity with mathematical methods applied to finance, for example • Financial data management • Risk management • Quantitative Fixed Income analysis • Factor modelling • Derivatives pricing and analysis • Portfolio optimisation • Good proficiency with Windows Office applications • Some knowledge of MatLab or a scripting languages such as Perl, Python or VBA would be an advantage SunGard’s asset management solutions help institutional investors, hedge funds, private equity firms, fund administrators and securities transfer agents improve both investment decision-making and operational efficiency, while managing risk and increasing transparency. SunGard's solutions support every stage of the investment process, from research and portfolio management, to valuation, risk management, compliance, investment accounting, transfer agency  and client reporting.

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SunGard is an Equal Opportunity employer - with a real commitment to managing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunity for all. Please note all offers are contingent on successfully passing the pre-employment checks. These may include: Previous Employment Highest Education Directorships Career Gap Analysis Extended Blacklists Credit Check Basic Criminal This list is not exhaustive. As part of the selection process this role may require an assessment to determine suitability. http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_sungard/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=63415&localeCode=en-us