Risk Developer

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Boston, MA
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
The Risk Developer will design, develop, and maintain software systems for risk management and portfolio analytics using C# and .NET. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, preparing documentation, participating in code reviews, and improving existing system architecture.
Summary Generated by Built In

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking an experienced C# Developer to support our risk management team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and leadership abilities. They should be proactive, reliable, and highly skilled in C#, .NET, and general software design patterns and system design. Additionally, the successful candidate should have experience with SQL, relational databases, and ORM technologies. This position will have the opportunity to grow into a leadership role in regard to staffing and managing, building, and maintaining the risk system.

5-10 years of experience with portfolio management systems, risk modeling engines, risk analysts and reporting systems, or OMS systems is required.

Prior experience building large-scale proprietary risk management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Use C# and .NET to design, develop, and maintain software systems that support risk management and portfolio analytics.

  • Collaborate with other software engineers, risk analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Communicate project statuses, technical issues, and resolutions clearly and effectively to stakeholders and team members.

  • Prepare technical documentation and system diagrams to assist with the ongoing support and maintenance of software applications.

  • Participate in code reviews, maintain a high standard of code quality, and ensure adherence to the team’s coding conventions and industry best practices.

  • Continuously improve the architecture and design of existing systems for scalability, performance, and maintainability

About the Company:

For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $3.3 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team of around 100 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

WAM is a fit for you if:

  • You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.

  • You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.

  • You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.

  • You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.

WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Top Skills

C#
The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

For 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $2.7 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team of over 80 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

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