Programmer Analyst Job Details
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Show me jobs like this one| Employer: | AllianceBernstein | Job Ref No: | 47002379 | Job Title: | Programmer Analyst | Sector: | Capital Markets | Risk Type: | Other | Expertise: | Risk Manager | AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. AllianceBernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AllianceBernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AllianceBernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AllianceBernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors. Position We are seeking a NY-based Developer / Analyst to join the Equity Investment Management Research Team to provide technology solutions for the buy side equity quantitative and fundamental investment teams. Job Qualifications The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience: • Degree in computer science with understanding of SQL databases • Strong analytical skills • Must demonstrate good communication skills and be comfortable working closely with senior business partners • Candidate must be a self starter, as well as a team player. • A desire to deliver real world solutions, and be able to balance tactical and strategic workloads • A strong desire to document and share work done to aid in long term support Desired Qualifications: • Experience with Matlab, SAS, QADirect, Factset, Bloomberg • Ability to program SQL queries and stored procedures (Microsoft or Sybase) • Degree in mathematics, statistics, finance or economics • Database modeling skills • Programming experience in C#, C++ or other modern object oriented languages • Experience working in the finance industry Job Description This role will involve working closely with the quantitative team to build and support existing market data downloads, quantitative model implementation, data mining, and data analysis. The candidate will have an opportunity to work alongside an established team of quantitative analysts helping to provide technology solutions to aid them in managing several portfolios. In addition the candidate will be sponsored and reimbursed to obtain his/her CFA certification. The candidate will also have an opportunity to learn or leverage existing skills in Matlab, Factset and Bloomberg Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Acquisition and integration of new historical market data sources • Requirements gathering, design and implementation of risk and return models, synthetic data types, vendor to vendor mapping and data loading • Simplification and automation of existing manual processes • Demonstration of predictable and rigorous test results, which will require acquiring a deep understanding of the data and performing a comprehensive impact analysis. • Development of front end applications (web, worksheets, reports, etc.) to expose security, model and portfolio attributes • Development of front end tools to aid portfolio monitoring and management • Provide overnight support for batch jobs Location New York, New York, USA How to Apply Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers and search by Job ID XXXX | Region/Country: | Americas, United States | States/Counties: | New York | Address: | Post Date: | 02/08/2012 |
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