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Analyst, Market Data Services

Qontigo
San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jun 2023

About the role

Does working for a company that embodies innovation, transparency and creativity excite you? Then, we have the place for you.

Bringing together Axioma, DAX and STOXX to form Qontigo represents a partnership beyond standard, creating an investment intelligence advantage with our clients, from risk to return. Qontigo combines the most sophisticated risk analytics and portfolio-construction tools in the market with globally recognized leadership in creating market-defining indices.

We Innovate. We Create. We Collaborate.

The Analyst will be joining a highly productive entrepreneurial team, itself part of a global organization. In this role, the successful candidate will produce high quality value-added data, together with other financial market data for the product, using sophisticated quantitative and programming skills. Among other tasks, a key component of the Analyst’s work will be to provide the best inputs into Qontigo’s Equity Risk Models. The Analyst will work closely with other team members in the Development, Research, and Client Support business units.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform quality assurance tasks and data analysis to ensure validity of content produced and delivered to Qontigo’s clients, with a starting focus in Equity Risk Models, extending into other asset classes such as Fixed Income and Derivatives as experience develops
  • Manipulate large amounts of financial market data and use various tools to analyze results and propose solutions
  • Proactively look for opportunities to streamline processes wherever appropriate
  • Collaborate with product and development teams on new data acquisition
  • Assist the Sales and Client Support teams in resolving data inquiries
  • Serve as a point of contact for designated data vendors, managing day-to-day communication
  • Be an integral link to the overall success of Qontigo’s analytics products

  • #LI-Hybrid

    Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or other quantitative field
  • Good understanding of equities, fixed income, and financial markets
  • Experience with SQL, Python or other object-oriented programming language, UNIX/LINUX is a plus but not essential
  • Strong quantitative problem-solving and analytical skills, detail oriented
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and manage cross-departmental projects
  • Ability to work on a global team spread across multiple locations and time zone
  • Pursuit of professional designations including the CFA and FRM a plus
  • Benefits

    Compensation:

    • The anticipated base salary range for this position is 65,000 - 85,000 USD. The final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location, experience and qualifications.
    • Full benefits package
    • Annual performance-based bonus

    Qontigo is an equal opportunity employer that offers challenging work in a supportive environment.

    Direct hires only - no agencies or recruiters

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