Financial Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Engineer to join our team in the New York Metropolitan Area. Reporting to the Financial Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in modeling, creating, backtesting, and launching cutting-edge index strategies across various asset classes, including equities, futures, options, and multi-asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, model, and backtest new index strategies using Python, with a focus on financial data management.
• Collaborate with the Financial Engineering team to create MerQube branded financial engines and indexing strategies for major financial institutions.
• Interface directly with clients and the platform engineering team, automating processes for daily and historical calculations to construct powerful financial engines.
• Utilize advanced programming skills, especially in Python, to implement distributed systems and adhere to general software engineering principles.
• Work with financial data sets and applications such as FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, and Barra.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Sciences or a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or Engineering), or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on financial data management.
• Strong interest in financial markets and the intersection of software and quantitative finance.
• Experience with financial data sets and applications (FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, Barra).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both clients and internal teams.

We believe in creating and preserving an environment of collaboration and growth for all team members, and take steps every day to promote inclusivity, wellness, and fun. With these commitments in mind, we are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Stellar full-time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work remotely
• Community-first environment (we want your colleagues to be your friends!)
• Focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
• PTO, holiday, and sick time

Equal opportunity employer

MerQube, Inc. is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

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