Software Development Associate

What You'll Do

We established the Technology & Operations Program (TOP) in 2000 to develop our next generation of leaders. During this two-year program for recent graduates, Associates experience four challenging six-month rotations in a particular track or career path, in this case, Software Development, before joining a permanent team. Associates will have the unique opportunity to rotate through many areas of the business gaining exposure and visibility across the firm, while benefit ting from formalized training and mentorship.

Software development teams support a vast range of investment and financial platforms, including equities, fixed income, sales, trading, multi-asset solutions, private client, research, corporate finance, data management, and more. In each rotation you will be part of a different software development team, implementing functional and technical specifications provided by business analysts and development managers. You will learn both the functional and technical aspects of an application in addition to the languages and frameworks used for construction.

All development rotations involve hands‑on learning, supported by team members, project managers, and formal technology training. Software Developers use just about every programming language at Alliance Bernstein, so Associates will learn and apply a broad range of technical skills throughout the rotations.

Examples of Software Development Rotations:

• Developing an analytics and pricing engine for mortgage-backed securities
• Implementing new quantitative models and enhancement of the portfolio management process
• Developing a system to identify trading opportunities based on new strategies
• Building a bond recommendation engine
• Automating trade processes to reduce risk and maximize efficiency

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, innovation, leadership potential, technical ability and a passion for learning our business. Candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• December 2026 or May/June 2027 bachelor's or master's degree candidates in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Cumulative GPA of a 3.3 or higher
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (must be able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future)

• Demonstrated programming experience
• Exceptional analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, team environment
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance software development, automate workflows, and solve complex business challenges

• TOP Associates participate in the rotation selection process!
• First‑hand training and experience with innovative technologies through our apprenticeship model
• Extensive technical and business training opportunities
• Engage with senior leaders through networking events, coffee chats and lunch & learn sessions
• Formal mentorship program
• Tuition reimbursement for CFA, MBA and more
• 1 on 1 career planning and development sessions
• Opportunity to join multiple employee resources and wellness groups to connect with colleagues across the firm

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private‑wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

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