Job Title – Product Owner – Quantitative Platforms Duration – 6+ Months Location – San Francisco, CA/ Austin, TX/ Boston, MA/ Chicago, IL/ Dallas, TX/ Fort Worth, TX/Westlake, TX/ Denver, CO/ Lone Tree, CO/ New York, NY (Hybrid)
Job Description: Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced contractor to join our team as Product Owner - Quantitative Platforms. This role is crucial for managing the requirements and implementation of various specialty products and services within our investment management organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology applications for investment management, and will be adept at working with data, predictive models, and various investment strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document business requirements, data flows, and user experience needs.
Implementation Oversight: Manage the end-to-end implementation of quantitative platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient delivery.
Data Integration: Work with vendor data (e.g., Compustat, Morningstar) to support investment strategies and predictive models.
Model Development: Utilize predictive models and associated statistical evaluation metrics to drive investment decisions.
Technical Collaboration: Interface with software development and support teams to deliver and enhance working software efficiently using the Agile Scrum process.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.
Qualifications:
Experience: Proven experience in financial services, with a strong focus on investment management
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis
Quantitative Expertise: In-depth knowledge of predictive models, statistical evaluation metrics, and various investment strategies
Data Management: Experience with vendor data (e.g., Compustat, Worldscope, IBES, Morningstar, Bloomberg) and its application in investment management
Agile Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile Scrum processes, with the ability to interface effectively with development teams
Agile Certified Product Owner (ACPO) certification is a plus
Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex requirements and technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must Haves:
Understand Investment Industry
Experience Data (python/SQL code)
CFA (certs a HUGE plus)
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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/monthly.
