DSP BlackRock - RQA Equity Analyst

- Applying quantitative and statistical techniques to real financial data and live portfolios to aid portfolio managers- real time decision making

- Assisting investment teams to create portfolios that are consistent with specified risk and performance objectives

- Prepare materials for and participate in meetings between risk department and portfolio managers to discuss risk and performance of portfolios

- Work with other team members to conduct quantitative research on global and local investment markets and impact on portfolios

- Develop proprietary techniques for risk and performance measurement and collaborate with portfolio managers to implement them

- Help portfolio managers by assisting with quantitative techniques for portfolio construction and alpha generation

- Assist in creating investment risk analyses and reports for portfolio managers and senior management

Strong understanding of multi-factor risk modeling techniques

- Knowledge of programming languages or statistical tools, such as Excel VBA, S-Plus, R, SAS or Matlab, and/or familiarity with financial data tools (such as Bloomberg)

- Good understanding of capital markets, industry/market knowledge and competitive landscape

- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision on multiple projects while adhering to timelines and producing quality work

Degree in analytical, financial and/or technical major (finance, applied match, statistics, engineering, computer science)

- Strong analytical, quantitative and computational skills

- Solid communication and presentation skills (verbal and written). The candidate must demonstrate the ability to explain analytical or quantitative concepts in practical and simple terms