Trainee - Quantitative Investment Strategies - London, United Kingdom - Société Générale

Société Générale

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsibilities:

Description of the Business Line or Department
The Quantitative Investment Solutions (QIS) department designs, develops and maintains systematic strategies delivered to investors, typically, via indices. The team also focuses on designing and implementing investment solutions that meet specific investment requirements for clients.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

Assist the team with quantitative analysis, specifically related to building a better understanding of risks and benefits of systematic strategies in the context of client portfolios and/or specific market risks and themes
Work closely with Marketing team to effectively portray quantitative results in marketing material
Interact with other members of the broader QIS team as well as Sales teams.

Summary of responsibilities

Quantitative analysis linked to SG QIS indices
Quantitative analysis linked to client portfolios and exposures
Calculations of portfolio backtests in relation to, among others, proxying asset allocation of investors and specific solutions designed to meet client objectives
Working with the Marketing team on client presentations that portray complex analysis and solutions in an understandable and simple way. A reader with intermediate quantitative background should be able to digest and appreciate the presentation.
Design and implementation of quantitative tools to be used by the team
Work with Sales teams to tailor analysis to client requests
Participate in internal meetings

Profile required:

Competencies

A keen and demonstrable interest in quantitative finance is essential
Minimum of 1 year's work experience within a quantitative field advantageous
Excellent knowledge of at least one of the following coding languages: Python, R, Matlab, VBA, C++, Java. The role will require use of Python
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent level of written and verbal English
Multitasking and problemsolving abilities
Problem solving
Strong eagerness to learn

Why join us:

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them.

A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours.

It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion.

By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation.

Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together.

We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

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