Quant Risk Developer

AllianceBernstein L.P. seeks Quant Risk Developer in New York, NY to design and develop next generation risk monitoring analytics for long-short multi-manager platform. Develop/implement systematic strategies to enhance risk adjusted performance of the fund. Conduct quantitative research for new strategies and ad-hoc data analyses, implementing research ideas into code using SQL and Python programming languages. Oversee all data-related needs within the Risk team, including the design, construction, and implementation of risk databases. Maintain risk team's code repository using Git and lead workflow changes and improvements. Integrate risk and return models into the risk team's reporting platform to reflect the fund's risk and performance metrics. Simplify and automate existing manual processes and manual reports. Manage the daily operations of the risk team, troubleshooting issues and monitoring automated jobs. Must appear in office 3 days per week. WFH permissible 2 days per week.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Financial Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field and two (2) years of experience in Quantitative Research, finance data or in the job offered.

Skills: Experience and/or education must include: 

1. Python for conducting quantitative research, data analysis, developing risk monitoring and reporting platforms, and automating processes;

2. Experience with financial data and data analysis for performing ad-hoc data analysis, understanding financial databases, and ensuring accurate data handling and interpretation;

3. Quantitative Research: developing effective investment strategies and models that optimize performance;

4. SQL to design, construct, and implement risk databases, build data pipelines for research, and perform data analysis;

5. Risk Models to build robust risk monitoring strategies and reporting platforms that accurately reflect a fund's risk profile;

6. GIT for version control and maintaining code repository;

7. Project management skills for multitasking, leading workflow changes, and ensuring the timely completion of various tasks and projects; and

8. Experience in an asset management front office as a quant researcher or related role.

LOCATION: 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY 1001; Must appear in office 3 days per week. WFH permissible 2 days per week.

TO APPLY: Offered salary is between $185,000 to $235,000 per year.  Email resume to

AB-Applications@alliancebernstein.com & indicate job code 9044823