Senior Signal Analyst/Developer (San Francisco, CA)

Barclays Global Investors is renowned in the investment management industry for developing and implementing leading-edge quantitative investment strategies. The Active Equities group, which manages both BGI’s long active equity funds and its equity hedge fund business, has experienced excellent growth recently. As a result, we have a challenging opportunity for individuals to leverage software development skills in a business facing role. We are seeking two Quantitative Investment Process (QUIP) Analysts/Developers in the Active Equities Group to work with Research and Portfolio Management, to provide tools and processes used in managing portfolios, performing quantitative analyses, and modeling the effects of proposed changes in investment strategies. The candidate will work closely with end users of varying technical sophistication, as well as technologists throughout the firm.

The ideal candidates will have analytical skills, extensive experience in Java-based software development and design, and additional investment management domain knowledge. The candidates should be naturally curious, passionate about solving business problems with high-quality solutions and flexible in meeting the needs of a dynamic business environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a global team of 20 analysts/developers partnered with business users.
  
• Design, develop, maintain and support analytic tools used by Active Equity Portfolio Managers, Researchers and Strategists.
  
• Communicate with Portfolio Managers, Researchers, Strategists and other QUIP members frequently.
  
• This position requires a person capable of assuming responsibility for the key analytic tools used in our investment process.
  

• BA/BS in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field. An advanced degree is desirable. Progress towards CFA a plus.
  
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills coupled with thoroughness and an attention to detail.
  
• Minimum 5 years experience with Java production environment.
  
• Strong background in Mathematics, Statistics and Finance is highly desirable. Experience with a statistical software package is a plus.
  
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact efficiently via email, phone and teleconference, with business and technical users in remote offices.
  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills. This position will require effective and efficient interfacing with many groups within the firm.
  
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
  
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