Quant Specialist
Paris, 75, FR
ABOUT CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be working in our Research department, at the heart of CFM's business and comprising over 70 people. Based on data analysis, the Research team develops our trading strategies.
More specifically, you will report to the team in charge of the alpha signals and the portfolio construction of our Short Term Futures strategy.
You will be required to carry out the following tasks:
- Monitor our production systems, identify problems and provide solutions
- Automate checks and ensure their scalability and efficiency
- Maintain and develop production and simulation tools
- Run and analyze simulations
- Contribute to the portfolio calibration
- Interact with various IT and research teams
SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- You hold a scientific degree and have 3 years or more of industry experience, e.g., finance or data analysis
- You are proficient in Python and familiar with Linux
- You are dynamic and rigorous
- You have experience in collaborative coding projects
- You are a team player and have a good command of English
- Your plusses: Knowledge of market finance, SQL and Git
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
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