Saturday, March 25, 2006

Experienced Equity Quant Positions in London

Folks,

Keiko passed along a query from a London-based recruiter conducting a search for experienced Equity Quant positions at State Street Global Advisors and JP Morgan Asset Management in London. 5+ years of relevant experience would be preferable.

Contact Information:

Michael Doherty
The Emerald Group
Main #: +44 (01256) 844088
Fax: +44 (01256) 844033

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International Equity Positions at Mellon Equity Associates

Folks,

Don has posted two new positions working with him at Mellon Equity Associates.

The positions are going to be a part of the new International Equity team at Mellon Equity Associates. The team is going to build and invest an Institutional EAFE product over the next nine months or so.

International Quantitative Portfolio Manager

Overview

Mellon Equity Associates is one of the most experienced quantitative investment management firms in the United States. We have been employing quantitative techniques to build portfolios for more than 22 years. As part of Mellon Asset Management, the Mellon Equity team manages over $20 billion in domestic equity and balanced investments through pension, mutual fund and sub-advisory channels. The firm's structured products span all capitalizations and styles, including traditional long equity, enhanced index, long/short, tactical asset allocation, and passive equity. The Mellon Equity team relies heavily upon quantitative tools and techniques to apply a disciplined approach of stock selection and portfolio management. Quantitative modeling applied to equity valuation and portfolio construction is the team's core competency.

The International Quantitative Portfolio Manager will report to the Chief Investment Officer. A successful candidate for this position will join the International product team, working to establish and run a quantitative international equity investment process.

Principal responsibilities of the International Quantitative Portfolio Manager:

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for managing international portfolios utilizing Mellon Equity's quantitative investment management approach.
  • He or she will be responsible for client contact and regular client presentations, and will participate in new business presentations.
  • Initially the responsibility will be focused on managing a seed capital portfolio and working with the international team to refine, test and market quantitatively based portfolio construction strategies.
  • The portfolio manager will be critical in formulating and implementing potential portfolio construction strategies and will participate in process design.

    • Competencies for Success:

  • Analytical, critical and creative thinking skills coupled with intellectual curiosity.
  • The candidate must have proven skills working in a collaborative team.
  • The candidate will have the desire and ability to participate in a quantitative research environment as an idea generator and critical voice.
  • The candidate should be experienced in quantitative techniques.
  • Familiarity with portfolio analytical tools such as Porches and Perfat / Perfans. A working understanding of and previous experience with global risk models and various forms of optimization is important.
  • The candidate will have excellent communication skills paired with the ability to work well with colleagues of all levels in a small horizontal organization.

    • Education and Work Experience

  • International portfolio management experience is preferred. Portfolio management experience and knowledge of global financial markets is required.
  • The qualified candidate will have at least an MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative field, preferably a CFA, plus at least 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience.
  • He or she should also have successful experience participating in sales of new services to major clients.

    • Contact: John P. Hasenauer at Orion Adisors : (203) 531-2952 or jph@orionadvisor.net

    International Quantitative Research Analyst

    Overview

    Mellon Equity Associates is one of the most experienced quantitative investment management firms in the United States. We have been employing quantitative techniques to build portfolios for more than 22 years. As part of Mellon Asset Management, the Mellon Equity team manages over $20 billion in domestic equity and balanced investments through pension, mutual fund and sub-advisory channels. The firm's structured products span all capitalizations and styles, including traditional long equity, enhanced index, long/short, tactical asset allocation, and passive equity. The Mellon Equity team relies heavily upon quantitative tools and techniques to apply a disciplined approach of stock selection and portfolio management. Quantitative modeling applied to equity valuation and portfolio construction is the team's core competency.

    A successful candidate for this position will join the International product team, working to establish and run a quantitative international equity investment process.

    Principal responsibilities of the International Quantitative Research Analyst:

  • Take a hand's on role in the statistical research efforts designed to extend Mellon Equity's stock selection and portfolio construction processes into the international arena.
  • Suggest the best research projects to quickly develop models and investment processes that will add value in international stock selection.
  • Be responsible for the acquisition, maintenance and enhancement of proprietary databases that are critical to the international team's research efforts.
  • Serve as the key liaison with external software and data vendors used in the firm's international modeling efforts.
  • Assist the portfolio managers and other research analysts with special requests.
  • Keep abreast and communicate current quantitative research ideas.
  • As experience with the Mellon Equity team grows, so too will the responsibilities and challenges.

    • Competencies for Success:

  • Analytical, critical and creative thinking skills coupled with intellectual curiosity.
  • Solid knowledge of financial and statistical theory and practice.
  • Strong technical skills with computer database and statistical packages, especially SAS.
  • Previous research experience using the relevant international equity databases.
  • Effective oral and written communication with internal and external investment professionals, as well as information technology professionals.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to fit within the mosaic of the team.

    • Education and Work Experience

  • Masters degree in finance or applicable advanced degree, with a strong background in quantitative skills and techniques is preferred.
  • At least two years experience in asset management is required. A focus on international markets is preferred. The development of equity valuation models in the G7, developed, or emerging international markets is desired.
  • Record of research excellence such as demonstrated research results or outstanding track record.

    • Contact: John P. Hasenauer at Orion Adisors : (203) 531-2952 or jph@orionadvisor.net

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