Quantitative Analyst – Data (QIS)

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 than 5,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or IoT.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Quantitative Analyst to join our team to enhance the trading strategy for customized indices (QIS – Quantitative Investment Strategies) on an intraday basis for the equity desk. The strategy involves index selection, technical and fundamental analysis, risk management, and algorithmic automation.

Role and responsibilities

• Support the enhancement of customized indices for intraday trading within the equity desk.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and tresnds that influence trading strategies.
• Work closely with traders and developers to implement data-driven trading algorithms.
• Develop models based on both technical and fundamental market analysis, focusing on the integration of key economic events and sector news.
• Contribute to the development and fine-tuning of automated trading algorithms and risk management processes.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, data science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) and experience in data analysis.
• Familiarity with financial markets, particularly equity indices.
• Experience with algorithmic trading, technical indicators, and risk management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team (traders, developers, and other analysts).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar tools for data analysis.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$70,000 - US$140,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

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