Senior Specialist, Risk & Quant

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 180,000 investment professionals around the globe. We stay ahead of global market trends, power robust company and industry research, and provide comprehensive data with our market-leading solutions.

We believe today’s talent powers tomorrow’s innovations. As a globally inclusive community, we bring our whole selves to work, and encourage employees to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. Our work environment fosters diversity, engagement, and productivity because we know that great ideas can come from anyone, at any time.

Your Team's Impact

In this team you will be working with our sophisticated financial software solutions. You will be the essential link between investment professionals and FactSet’s software. Combining a thorough understanding of finance and technology with specific expertise in the FactSet platform, you will help clients streamline the research and analysis process. As part of this fantastic team, you will offer an unparalleled level of service along with insight into the intricacies and functionality of the FactSet platform. FactSet’s business is based on 3 main pillars: Data, Software and Services. You will be part of the vital Services team that supplements the Data and Software business of our company.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Senior Specialist, Risk & Quant to join our Buy-side Client and Managed Services team in Sofia – an individual who is enthusiastic, intellectually curious and takes pride in the work they do.  We offer the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in the FactSet Core Analytics products suite and solutions by bridging the gap between investment and software professionals. The role requires collaborative partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders including client representatives, sales, product specialists and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the asset management industry, current market trends and economic factors for maintaining a competitive edge over the execution and delivery of creative solutions & strategies.
• Execution of activities including implementations, managed services, consultancy and solution optimizations by obtaining an excellent grasp of the product functionalities and methodologies as well as industry-specific principles and best practices. Close collaboration with middle and front office of our clients – institutional asset managers, wealth managers and asset owners.
• Analyze and solve complex business issues related to clients’ investment portfolios, financial data, analytics, and workflows.
•  Strong aptitude for understanding and gathering requirements to address client-specific business needs efficiently.
• Assist and support the smooth execution of clients’ production processes and workflows.
• Act as subject matter expert escalation point to other internal teams (e.g. Support, Sales).
• Closely collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Consulting, Sales, Product, Engineering, Strategy).

Required Skills:

• University degree in Finance, Economics or related industry discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in relevant field
• Previous experience in client-facing position
• Knowledge of financial products and instruments
• Proficiency in Excel and financial formulas
• Fluency in English, written and spoken is a must

Beneficial Skills:

• Financial background in the Asset Management industry
• Genuine interest in capital markets and portfolio management
• Experience with Performance Measurement & Attribution, or Risk Management
• Interest and affinity to work with software, data and analytics
• Financial instruments pricing knowledge, including standard Stock and Bonds assets as well as derivative products such as Options, Futures, Swaps (e.g. CDS, IRS, TRS), Structured Products, etc.
• Python and data science skills would be considered a plus
• Participation in the CFA Program or FRM Program 

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• Contributing to a firm with over 40 years of consecutive growth, named a 2023 Best Place to Work by Glassdoor and led by a top-rated CEO Talent Champion.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and companywide wellness days.

• Sport card fully covered by the employer, lunch program, learning programs and additional time for learning. 

• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism, sustainability, and inclusivity, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression plans with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Employee-led Business Resource Groups that align with our DE&I strategy and are wholly supported by Executive Management.

Learn more about our benefits here.

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At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.