Senior Financial Engineer

Duties:

• Analyze and implement tooling for MerQube Indexing platform by working with Internal customers to enable scaling and fast business processes.
• Design and implement indices with MerQube best practices to enable internal and external users.
• Enhance the tests and methodology in an agile environment and provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Handle Incoming customer issues and reports by analyzing code, logs and performing debugging to fix production issues quickly.
• Engage with internal and external customers during product development lifecycle through meetings to ensure that requirements are accurate and without ambiguity
• Improve the quality of the overall code during code review process by ensuring that changes Adhere to company guidelines to enable consistent high quality of the platform.
• Modify and adapt existing code for new functionality by performing re-factoring, implementing new code changes, and improving code coverage to ensure that changes are safe.
• Improve the observability of the systems by implementing logging, building dashboards, and
• Creating alarms to monitor the health of indices in production.

Requirements:

Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Finance, Financial Engineering, or in a closely related quantitative field followed by 1 year of experience with Quantitative Analytics.  Qualified candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Financial modeling, algorithm development, and quantitative analysis within the financial industry
• Python and relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, pandas, TensorFlow, or PyTorch)
• Financial mathematics, stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, and risk management concepts
• Various financial instruments, market microstructure, trading strategies, and quantitative trading methodologies

Knowledge may be demonstrated through education, training and/or experience.

Telework: Hybrid position; part -time telecommuting authorized

Travel: 5% travel for business meetings in North America                                                                             

SALARY: $164,174 - $170,000/year

LOCATION: 156 W 56th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019      

We believe in creating and preserving an environment of collaboration and growth for all team members, and take steps every day to promote inclusivity, wellness, and fun. With these commitments in mind, we are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Stellar full-time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work remotely
• Community-first environment (we want your colleagues to be your friends!)
• Focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
• PTO, holiday, and sick time

Our commitment to diversity

MerQube is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.