Quantitative Developer / Associate Implementation Portfolio Manager (f/m/d)

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfillment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

This is a great moment to join us as we are looking for you to support us in the growing area of Systematic Investments. We are hiring a Quantitative Developer / Associate Implementation Portfolio Manager (f/m/d) to expand our dynamic and high-performing Systematic Equity team. You will be in the Systematic Equity team’s Sustainable Investments team and will work with the broader Systematic Equity Group. The Systematic Equity team is an active equity portfolio management team from diverse backgrounds. Systematic Equity is a pioneer in the factor investing space, launching its first strategy back in 1999. The team has experienced strong growth over the recent years, making it one of the leading offerings in the systematic space globally. The position in the Sustainable Investments team is based in our Frankfurt office.

What you will do

• Help develop and maintain our systematic portfolio management platform through high quality contributions to the code base.
• Assist portfolio management with daily operations, portfolio construction, and implementation including trading, focusing on sustainable strategies.
• Help to monitor, maintain, and develop our data infrastructure.
• Be involved in research on quantitative and sustainable investing solutions, including but not limited to idea generation, data collection, (predictive) modelling, and back-testing.

What you bring

• MSc or similar qualification in a highly quantitative subject (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, Business Administration, Economics.). PhD is advantageous.
• Experience in programming required. Knowledge of Python and SQL are strongly preferred. R knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with big data technologies, particularly within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and tools such as Databricks, is advantageous.
• First working experience as an intern or a working student at a financial institution / asset manager is a plus.
• Affinity with sustainable and systematic investing is important. Understanding of financial markets and quantitative investing is required, with first knowledge of factor investing being a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, hands-on mentality and keen attention to detail.

 What we offer 

• Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work) 
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan 
• Mental health and wellbeing programs 
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group 
• Self-guided learning & development
• … and so much more! 

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

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