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Experienced Data & Quant Implementation Analyst
Sofia, SofiaAbout Man AHL
Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 800 markets globally and offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.
With over three decades of quantitative investment experience, Man AHL is committed to constant innovation and evolution of research. It applies advanced technology and scientific rigour to every stage of the investment process, from data curation and cleaning through to signal generation, risk management and execution. It views risk management and trading and execution as central to alpha generation, and its strategies are designed to understand risk, take appropriate exposures and, where necessary, dynamically adjust exposure.
Man AHL brings together scientists, academics, technologists and finance practitioners who are driven by curiosity, intellectual honesty and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets. It works closely with the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI), Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, and leverages insights from its field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics.
Founded in 1987, Man AHL’s assets under management were $58.6 billion at 30 September 2023. Further information can be found at www.man.com/ahl.
The Team
The AHL Investment and Data Implementation (IDI) team is organised into small cross-functional teams, spanning Hong Kong, London & Sofia, with responsibilities for the implementation of all AHL new business (Funds, Investment strategies, new asset classes, new markets, etc.), the integrity of the inputs (data & parameters) and outputs (model signals) from the systematic models and long-term strategic development of our systematic trading platforms and processes.
IDI work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Technology, Risk, Business Management, and external counterparts to ensure the smooth running of the end-to-end trading process, testing, and implementation of portfolio research changes across a variety of research and strategic platform initiatives.
To achieve this efficiently and effectively, IDI leverages both the varied background of its members, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Management and Finance, plus a combination of an extensive relationship network spanning across all of Man Group (not just within AHL). The team also leverages their wide skillset including empirical research, Technology (namely Python and SQL), creativity, project management and critical thinking.
The Role
IDI are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong communication and data analytics skills with the ability to consistently apply critical thinking to a wide range of business problems.
IDI members are responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of AHL’s systematic trading system and models, data integrity, the accurate implementation of all new business
initiatives, new research ideas and risk management parameters as well as collaborating with an array of stakeholders and coordination of projects.
The role offers a high level of exposure across AHL, and the wider Man Group, continually presenting opportunities to learn and develop, achieve new goals, nurture new relationships, and reach your full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills and Attributes:
At AHL we are a meritocracy and strive to hire only the brightest, highest skilled and most passionate professionals.
Required:
Preferred:
Personal Attributes:
Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 800 markets globally and offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.
With over three decades of quantitative investment experience, Man AHL is committed to constant innovation and evolution of research. It applies advanced technology and scientific rigour to every stage of the investment process, from data curation and cleaning through to signal generation, risk management and execution. It views risk management and trading and execution as central to alpha generation, and its strategies are designed to understand risk, take appropriate exposures and, where necessary, dynamically adjust exposure.
Man AHL brings together scientists, academics, technologists and finance practitioners who are driven by curiosity, intellectual honesty and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets. It works closely with the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI), Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, and leverages insights from its field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics.
Founded in 1987, Man AHL’s assets under management were $58.6 billion at 30 September 2023. Further information can be found at www.man.com/ahl.
The Team
The AHL Investment and Data Implementation (IDI) team is organised into small cross-functional teams, spanning Hong Kong, London & Sofia, with responsibilities for the implementation of all AHL new business (Funds, Investment strategies, new asset classes, new markets, etc.), the integrity of the inputs (data & parameters) and outputs (model signals) from the systematic models and long-term strategic development of our systematic trading platforms and processes.
IDI work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Technology, Risk, Business Management, and external counterparts to ensure the smooth running of the end-to-end trading process, testing, and implementation of portfolio research changes across a variety of research and strategic platform initiatives.
To achieve this efficiently and effectively, IDI leverages both the varied background of its members, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Management and Finance, plus a combination of an extensive relationship network spanning across all of Man Group (not just within AHL). The team also leverages their wide skillset including empirical research, Technology (namely Python and SQL), creativity, project management and critical thinking.
The Role
IDI are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong communication and data analytics skills with the ability to consistently apply critical thinking to a wide range of business problems.
IDI members are responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of AHL’s systematic trading system and models, data integrity, the accurate implementation of all new business
initiatives, new research ideas and risk management parameters as well as collaborating with an array of stakeholders and coordination of projects.
The role offers a high level of exposure across AHL, and the wider Man Group, continually presenting opportunities to learn and develop, achieve new goals, nurture new relationships, and reach your full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Accountability for the ongoing drive for data integrity (market & static) used for systematic trading algorithms and by the quantitative research teams
• Utilise data analytics techniques (preferably in Python) to interrogate and visually represent structured and unstructured data related to AHL investment activity
• Detect, diagnose and resolve issues with AHL trading models and the systematic trading system
• Collaborate with and lead peers across AHL to define, deliver and own resilient operating models and robust business processes \
• Leverage technology to enhance, automate and streamline daily investment management processes
• Design, implement and support the architecture of AHL’s trading environment, including data aggregation, position management, component monitoring and quantitative implementation
• Collaborate with technology teams across Man Group to design, steer and test strategic developments across various platforms
• Develop a thorough understanding of Man Group systems and use this to actively identify and resolve time-sensitive issues. Skills and Attributes:
At AHL we are a meritocracy and strive to hire only the brightest, highest skilled and most passionate professionals.
Required:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in data analytics and/or investment management
- Ability to simultaneously manage many workstreams and competing priorities
- Dependable judgement under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Data management experience
Preferred:
- Experience steering or materially delivering into complex projects
- Ability to effectively utilise SQL and python, with its relevant libraries (e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas), for data analysis and process automation
- Ability to draw conclusions and portray findings by studying and visually representing structured and unstructured data
- Working understanding of the financial assets traded by AHL, including futures, FX, equities, options & bonds
Personal Attributes:
- Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and analytical content