About Scientific Beta
As
part of its policy of transferring know-how to the industry, EDHEC-Risk
Institute has set up ERI Scientific Beta. ERI Scientific Beta is an
original initiative which aims to favour the adoption of the latest
advances in smart beta design and implementation by the whole investment
industry.
Its academic origin provides the foundation for its
strategy: offer, in the best economic conditions possible, the smart
beta solutions that are most proven scientifically with full
transparency of both the methods and the associated risks.
As
part of its international development programme and in order to
strengthen its index development activity, the EDHEC group, one of
Europe's leading research and teaching institutions, is recruiting a
Senior Quantitative Analyst for ERI Scientific Beta in Nice, France.
Senior Quantitative Analyst – Portfolio Construction and Multi-Asset Research — one vacancy in Nice, France - Full-time position
The
successful candidate will have a sound academic background in
quantitative finance and econometrics and solid experience with
computational tools (MatLab).
A typical profile would be a graduate
with a master's degree in engineering and finance from a leading school
in economics and finance (ENSAE or equivalent).
A strong interest in the
areas of empirical finance and quantitative research is required along
with significant previous experience in a financial institution.
Under
the supervision of the Director of Research & Product Development,
the successful candidate will participate in ERI Scientific Beta's work
in applied asset management research with the design and implementation
of advanced performance and risk analyses (transaction costs,
performance attribution, etc.) in the areas of equities, fixed-income
and multi-asset.
Besides excellent organisational skills, ability to
work independently and to solve problems, excellent report writing
skills are also required as the successful candidate will be expected to
contribute to research publications. Written and spoken English is
essential while spoken French would be an asset.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Ms Maud Gauchon.
Your salary will be determined according to the EDHEC pay scale, based on your qualifications and prior experience.
Apply by email.
Please do not modify the subject of the mail or your application will not be considered.
