**Melbourne Asset Management Opportunity**
This Senior Quant Developer plays a pivotal role in applying financial technology to develop innovative investment solutions, thereby enhancing the efficient management of a large global portfolio. As part of a high-performing team that drives material upgrades in investment data and analytics capabilities, this individual will combine theoretical and practical expertise in investment management across various asset classes with exceptional communication skills to identify and implement the most suitable solutions for our Investment Teams.
As a key member of the team, you will be hired on an initial 12-month contract with potential for long-term permanence.
The role involves:
* Collaborating closely with investment teams to comprehend their needs from a data and analytics perspective, then translating these requirements into discrete units of work.
* Contributing to the design and development of the team's technological tools supporting business solution development.
* Developing a deep understanding of the workflow, investment process, and key challenges within investment teams to facilitate more meaningful and context-driven collaboration.
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
* A degree in a numerical field.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
* Excellent quantitative skills, with demonstrated development experience.
* Senior-level Python development experience, particularly in the context of common scientific libraries, in an investment management setting.
* Experience working with commonly used third-party financial software vendors.