Quantitative Developer with MatLab

We are

At Synechron we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechrons progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence Consulting Digital Cloud & DevOps Data and Software Engineering servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models Digital Underwriting mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years our company has been honored with multiple employer awards recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about Synechron has a global workforce of 16850 and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Developer to join our Toronto-based Quantitative Development team. This strategic role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Quantitative Research and Investments teams delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and advanced analytics that underpin our quantitative investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise a passion for financial modeling and a collaborative mindset to contribute to a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto ON is CAD $130k CAD $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Model Development & Deployment:Design build deploy and support robust production-grade quantitative models and portfolio optimization tools that enhance investment decision-making.
• Technical Translation:Collaborate with research and investment teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable maintainable technical solutions adhering to software engineering best practices.
• Code Quality & Documentation:Write clean efficient and well-documented code incorporating automated testing peer reviews and version control to ensure high reliability and maintainability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work within a dynamic members Agile development team fostering continuous improvement regular communication and iterative delivery of features and solutions.
• Operational Support:Maintain and enhance existing models and tools troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements to support evolving investment strategies and data needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Quantitative Finance or a related discipline.
• MATLAB:Expert proficiency in developing validating and deploying complex mathematical models and optimization solutions suitable for production use.
• Python:Extensive experience with Python particularly with pandas for data analysis manipulation and scripting for quantitative workflows.
• SQL:Strong ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries for retrieving aggregating and analyzing large datasets.
• Financial Knowledge:Deep understanding of asset management and quantitative investing principles including familiarity with financial statements risk metrics pricing models and data.
• Quantitative Skills:Demonstrated strong mathematical statistical and analytical capabilities to develop sophisticated models and interpret complex data.

Preferred but not required:

• CFA Charter:Holders of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation are highly valued.
• Advanced Degree:Master of Mathematical Finance (MMF) PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Financial Engineering Applied Mathematics or related fields.
• Platform Experience:Hands-on experience with Databricks cloud-based data platforms or similar data engineering environments.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave(floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employers contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the worlds leading tier-one banks financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1