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Fintech - Director Quantitative Software Development
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New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Chris Baily
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Data Scientist, Python, SQL Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview
Manage the team responsible for delivery of core algorithms for a technology-enabled investment platform of an innovative wealth manager.
Responsibilities- Manage day to day efforts in delivering investment algorithms and research generated data.
- Recruit and mentor Quantitative Development team members.
- Work closely with various stakeholders and technology resources.
- Lead agile development practices and maintain Jira backlog.
- Provide hands‑on end‑to‑end development, testing, and maintenance of quantitative code base.
- Perform code reviews to ensure quality meets highest standards.
- Develop software using high quality standards and best practices; ensure thorough end‑to‑end unit testing and provide support during testing and post go‑live.
- Collaborate with product management and technology teams to ensure appropriate requirements, standards, and integration.
- Participate in building and/or defining Research Data & Quant Compute platforms.
- Investigate datasets for use in new or existing algorithms.
- Knowledge of wealth management products, tools, and strategies including ETFs, Mutual Funds, Investment Funds, REITs.
- Current/Recent experience leading a quantitative development team.
- Proficiency in computer science, computational mathematics, or financial engineering gained by advanced (MSc or above) academic and/or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent mathematical foundation and hands‑on experience working in the finance industry.
- Strong communication (written and oral) and analytical problem‑solving skills.
- Strong sense of attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn.
- Proficient in Python, Git, Jira, and SQL and database development (PostgreSQL is a plus).
- Knowledge of databases and quantitative, statistical, and ML/AI techniques and their implementation using Python modules such as Pandas, Num Py, Sci Py, Sci Kit‑Learn, Git, Jira, and SQL.
- Experience delivering products using commercial optimizers (Gurobi, CPLEX) is a plus.
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