Senior Principal Analytics Researcher, Fixed Income

This senior role at SimCorp's Axioma team seeks a hands-on quantitative researcher with extensive US fixed income market experience, including securitized debt. The role involves leading advanced analytics research, developing innovative financial products, and setting the research agenda for securitized debt. Responsibilities include building and validating quantitative models, applying data science techniques, managing projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to integrate research-driven solutions into SimCorp's products.

Must Have

• Coordinate and conduct advanced quantitative finance research in the securitized debt market
• Set the research agenda for the securitized debt market in conjunction with Product, Business and Research senior leadership
• Lead initiatives to develop, validate and document quantitative models
• Apply statistical, machine learning, and other data science techniques to extract insights from large and complex datasets
• Manage mid-to-large scale quantitative finance research projects from conception to completion
• Drive process and methodology improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business teams
• Provide model methodology technical support to clients and prospects
• Mentor and guide junior researchers
• Quantitative background (Master’s level degree at a minimum)
• 10+ years of experience in US fixed income markets including both rates and securitized asset classes
• Experience of coding, preferably Python
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Ability to quickly understand existing approaches and apply a variety of analytic techniques to new problems
• Proficient communication and documentation skills

Good to Have

• PhD in a quantitative field
• Professional designation (e.g. CFA, FRM)
• Experience of MBS or other structured debt

Perks & Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Health care benefits
• Leave plans
• Retirement plans

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello!

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR

We are currently looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented quantitative researcher with extensive experience of fixed income markets in the US, including securitized debt, to join the Axioma by SimCorp team. This is a senior role responsible for leading advanced analytics research that supports the development of innovative financial products, solutions, and services. You will be expected to be seen across the firm for broad areas of expertise in research or quantitative financial modelling as a ‘go-to’ resource, be visible as a thought leader, and have the ability to leverage leadership and research skills to take on new areas of research.

Your role will be responsible for developing and executing on a broad research agenda, including identifying ideas for projects and opportunities to leverage existing work, working across teams to prioritize projects and preparing preliminary work to support recommendations, negotiating for and managing resources to effectively carry out the agenda, and owning the results. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and leadership, to ensure that research-driven solutions are aligned with business objectives and integrated into products, while actively incorporating a risk management component to development and delivery of projects to ensure risk mitigation, cost control, and continuity of operations and consistency and integrity of deliverables within the context of the overall product framework.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Coordinate and conduct advanced quantitative finance research in the securitized debt market: Design and execute robust research methodologies in quantitative financial modelling for risk, pricing and portfolio construction and lead collaborative teams to deliver results per project plans.
• Set the research agenda for the securitized debt market in conjunction with Product, Business and Research senior leadership.
• Lead initiatives to develop, validate and document quantitative models: Build, test, and refine predictive and descriptive models that inform strategic initiatives and enhance product capabilities, and write client-ready methodology and validation documentation.
• Apply statistical, machine learning, and other data science techniques: Conduct research to extract insights from large and complex datasets.
• Manage research projects: Lead mid-to-large scale quantitative finance research projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes and timely delivery with minimal oversight.
• Drive process and methodology improvements: Identify opportunities to improve research procedures and recommend enhancements to tools, techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to validate client requirements and suitability of solutions, oversee production implementation and testing of models, and communicate value of solutions.
• Provide model methodology technical support: Work closely with Sales and Client Support to provide advanced support to clients and prospects on modelling methodology.
• Mentor and guide team members: Provide support and mentorship to junior researchers, promoting a collaborative environment and encouraging the continuous development of analytical skills.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Quantitative background, to a Master’s level degree at a minimum although a PhD is preferred. A professional designation (e.g. CFA, FRM) is beneficial.
• 10+ years of experience in US fixed income markets including both rates and securitized asset classes. Experience of MBS or other structured debt is beneficial.
• Experience of coding, preferably Python.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to quickly understand existing approaches and apply a variety of analytic techniques to new problems.
• Proficient communication and documentation skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to a wide range of audiences and work effectively across teams.

NEXT STEPS

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

For New York City only: The annual base salary range for this position is $259,000-389,000 USD. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.

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About Us

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

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