Quant Operations Analyst

Quant Operations Analyst

Join Us at 55ip & Help the Wealth Management Industry Move Forward

Working at 55ip means standing at the intersection of finance and technology—and at the cutting-edge of wealth management. We've been making rapid progress on our mission: to break down barriers to financial progress for financial advisors and their clients. Our global team has built and brought to market a tax-smart investment strategy engine delivering an intuitive experience and intelligent automation. Driven by strategic partnerships with world-class asset management firms, we've experienced breakthrough growth. Today, over 400 financial advisor firms with over $70 billion in assets (and counting) are using 55ip.

Overview

55ip's Quant R&D team is looking for a professional to provide support to the team's day-to-day operational needs.  The ideal candidate is comfortable working with various teams (quant, portfolio analytics, investment management, product operations, technology, trade operations, client services, model review, and audit teams) to support 55ip's automated investment solutions.  The candidate will be an effective team player looking to make a significant impact by being motivated, a problem solver, curious, and a continuous learner. 

Responsibilities

• Execute Quant team daily operational requests
• Use Salesforce to manage issues and support requests
• Provide Quant L1 support to execute requests & investigate questions/issues originating from trade operations and/or investment teams
• Provide deep analysis of trade suggestions and investment outcomes
• Create reports using various tools 
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes
• Fully document operational procedures, processes, and workflows
• Provide supplementary bandwidth to Portfolio Analytics team
• Act as liaison to model review and audit teams and execute ongoing performance monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or similar field 
• Ability to learn investment concepts; pursuing a CFA (or similar certifications) is a big plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge in PowerPoint, Word and Excel, Confluence, JIRA
• Ability to create reports using Excel, Tableau, Salesforce, and other tools
• Ability to work with SQL queries to investigate data issues
• Knowledge or ability to execute Python programming scripts
• Ability to multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments
• Collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• The highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity 
• Strong sense of attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn
• Agility: Able to shift gears and react quickly to timely requests
• Hustle: Self-motivated, proactive, responsive ability to think strategically but also willing to dig into the details and tactics

About 55ip  

55ip is a financial technology company whose purpose is to break down barriers to financial progress. Wealth management enterprises and financial advisors use 55ip's tax-smart investment strategy engine to dramatically improve their efficiency and effectiveness. 55ip's intuitive experience and intelligent automation elevate portfolio design and delivery, helping advisors save time and drive better outcomes for their clients. At the heart of the experience is 55ip's ActiveTax Technology, which includes tax-smart transitions, management, and withdrawals. 55ip is becoming the industry standard by connecting to platforms where advisors manage their client accounts, enhancing workflow and reducing the need to move the assets. More information is available at https://55-