Vice President, Quantitative Analyst Job Details
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Show me jobs like this one| Employer: | AllianceBernstein | Job Ref No: | 46999241 | Job Title: | Vice President, Quantitative 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 with $486 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2010. 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 looking for a NY-based Quantitative Analyst in our Quantitative Value Equity Research (QVER) group. The QVER group is dedicated to quantitative equity research and portfolio management and is responsible for return and risk models as well as portfolio construction tools for all of our Value equity investment services globally. Job Qualifications The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics or another relevant discipline. More than 3 years experience as a Quantitative Analyst using or building statistical models and tools in finance is required. Our Quantitative Analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with a solid understanding of statistics and financial markets, strong programming and verbal communication skills. Candidates should excel at conducting independent research, work as part of a collaborative global team and be able to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences. Job Description The Analyst will be responsible for conducting quantitative research and portfolio management for Value equity portfolios. This position will report to the Head of Value Quantitative Research. Additionally, the Analyst will collaborate with Quantitative Analysts and Chief Investment Officers across all of our Value investment services globally. Specific activities may include: • Enhance and support expected return and risk models, optimizers and other analytics for our Value equity suite of products globally • Partner with the portfolio management team and refine the portfolio construction process • Respond to various quantitative requests from consultants and clients, such as simulations, strategy studies, index/benchmark studies, risk profiles and performance attributions • Develop and maintain strong relationships with cutting edge researchers in both the academic and professional communities to understand recent developments • Analyze strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative approaches • Collaborate with all internal Quantitative Analysts to drive information sharing and leverage expertise Location New York, New York, USA How to Apply Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers, and search by Job ID 4407. | Region/Country: | Americas, United States | States/Counties: | New York | Address: | Post Date: | 02/08/2012 |
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