Risk & Quant Specialist

The Buyside Strategic Business Unit is growing its risk and quant solutions by leveraging the strengths of our analytical products with the expertise of our risk and quant specialists. We aim to develop premier Enterprise Risk Solutions and innovative Quant Solutions offerings. This initiative provides an exciting growth opportunity within FactSet and addresses the needs of an expanding macro risk community and multi-asset class analytics sectors. The Buyside Client Services team seeks a Risk & Quant Specialist for our Sao Paulo location, welcoming individuals passionate about risk management, platform learning, and client solutions support.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk and portfolio construction analyses across various asset classes for clients and prospects

• Offer timely support for clients in system use and result interpretation

• Implement system modules for new clients

• Provide advisory managed services for complex workflows, methodology consulting, and actionable insights from data and analytics

• Proactively manage client accounts

• Develop detailed Proof of Concepts (POC) for potential clients

• Support clients with system customizations

• Lead client communications and provide thorough product guidance and management of implementation projects

• Set and manage client expectations with regular and transparent updates

• Deliver user training and contribute to the development of training materials

• Participate in the quality assurance/testing process of software features

• Collaborate with teams across Product Development, Software Engineers, Quants, and Project Managers

• Contribute to enhancing product knowledge and internal documentation

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in similar or related financial roles

• Relevant professional experience, particularly in risk management, asset management, or related financial areas

• Proficient understanding of risk management principles and financial instruments

• Strong skills in MS Excel, including advanced functionalities

• Basic knowledge in SQL or similar database management

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Critical Skills:

• Proactive problem-solving abilities

• Results-driven with meticulous attention to detail

• Eagerness to learn and adapt

Desired Skills:

• CFA, FRM credentials, or active participation in related programs

• Knowledge in financial mathematics, statistics, and pricing of financial instruments

• Familiarity with software development principles

• Skills in Python and interest in data science

• Experience or interest in financial technology platforms

• Openness to travel and engage with clients onsite—fostering strong client relationships