Quantitative Analyst

Job description

Quantitative Analyst – Global Solutions – London

The Role

The Quantitative Analyst will be a crucial role in supporting the design of investment solutions. The successful candidate will undertake portfolio specific analyses aiming to translate client desired outcomes into recommendations of workable investment strategy. The successful candidate will need to have strong quantitative / applied mathematics background. They will act as a trusted, credible partner for clients and consultants by building a deep knowledge of their circumstances and objectives, while providing insight on customised investment solutions. The role will operate across a range of clients and stakeholders: Aviva clients, third party insurance and pension funds; but also, directly with Portfolio Managers.

Responsibilities

· Develop tools and processes which will enable the delivery and design of bespoke investment solutions

· Bring new ideas to current approaches or challenge them to achieve excellence

· Keen to learn about new topics and aim to maintain detailed technical knowledge (e.g. new asset classes or new regulations and accounting frameworks)

· Work with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless delivery of investment solutions that span multiple assets (across liquid and illiquid assets) or teams (e.g. ESG or Risk)

· Always seek to achieve the best outcomes for clients and be open and honest in communicating the characteristics of different strategies, irrespective of commercial implications for the firm

· Create a culture of collaboration and a willingness to challenge the status quo

Requirements

· Previous experience in a similar role.

· Strong modelling background (MATLAB and/or Python)

· Good understanding of asset classes and derivatives (or interest)

· Understanding of insurance or pension environment is desirable

· Ability to present and explain complex topics with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally

· Forward looking, with ability to work to common goals without close supervision

· Preferably a degree in Mathematics or Physics

· CFA (or equivalent) desired

About us

We are a global asset manager with broad and deep expertise across all major asset classes. As part of the Aviva Group – the UK's largest insurance company – we are uniquely positioned to combine our insurance heritage with our investment capabilities to deliver the outcomes that matter most to today's investor.

Today's investors are asking more questions than ever. They expect more from their asset managers. They want joined-up thinking fit for an interconnected world; integrated solutions with their needs firmly at the heart. We're challenging ourselves to respond to these new expectations – as well as the changes taking place in our industry and the world around us. About us

Inclusion and diversity

More than 1,500 people work across the globe, bringing it all together for today's investor. True integrated advantage starts with our culture.

When everyone feels part of a unified team, in an environment of fairness, inclusion and positivity, we all achieve more. Integrated advantage is created when everyone feels stronger together - with no barriers to their ability to contribute, collaborate and succeed. Our Culture

You will be assessed against the Aviva values: care more, kill complexity, never rest and create legacy.