Job Detail

swissQuant Group provides quantitative services, consultancy, and products for financial and industrial clients, including a number of global Fortune 500 companies. Our business edge originates from the effective translation of Intelligent Technology into measurable, bottom-line client value. swissQuant Group is a privately held company incorporated in 2005 as a spin-off of ETH Zürich.

Position

To strengthen our Optimization team, we are currently looking for a well-rounded Optimization specialist with strong mathematical thinking and practical experience in software development. You will be working on the portfolio optimization core components that are an essential part of the swissQuant Group ecosystem. The position involves managing and implementing innovative software solutions in the field of Portfolio Management. You will be in close contact with quant engineers to define and validate new methodological approaches that seek to improve our products and extend our offerings. Moreover, you will align with other stakeholders and push the future development of our software solutions.

You will be expected to work in the research, development, and delivery of quantitative decision-support tools and services in the area of Optimization. This will include modelling, simulation, and analysis of financial market data, as well as employing various numerical methods to find optimal solutions to very complex problems. As our technology is generally delivered as software, it is important that you are familiar with the software development lifecycle. Assisting marketing and customer engagement are also a part of the job. You are therefore expected to possess strong communication skills in addition to excellent technical capabilities.

You have the possibility to take over a lot of responsibility, freedom, and autonomy after a short time. You can work on a unique software which is used by banks and insurance companies worldwide and strives to be improved and enhanced.

Requirements

As an experienced Quant Engineer, you are able to understand quantitative applications from both a user and technology viewpoint, logically diagnose issues, and work with users and developers to resolve them.

 To be asuccessful candidate, you must fulfil the following requirements:

• Higher university degree (PhD, MSc or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science,Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering


• Deep knowledge of Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, and Data Structures


• Extensive experience with Mathematical Programming libraries, such as Gurobi or Cplex


• At least 5 years of experience in the fintech industry or in a financial institution


• Knowledge of financial markets and quantitative finance


• Proficiency with OOP Languages, preferably Java, and Python


• Good project management and communication skills


• Committed team player


• Fluent in English and German

Application

swissQuant Group is a fast paced and dynamic company. We offer room for growth and a high level of personal responsibility in a challenging environment. As a successful candidate, you will join a project team and take an active part in the development of new software products linked to real client needs and future industry standards.

Interested? Please upload your cover letter, CV and reference letters in PDF format (please compress in max. 2 attachments).

Only direct applications are considered.