Quantitative Researcher - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the worlds largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&Cs products and services.Job DescriptionQuantitative Researcher – SS&C Technologies - AlgorithmicsSS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services. Founded in 1986, SS&C has built the most comprehensive powerhouse of software technology in the financial services industry – technology that complements our unrivaled expertise and professionalism in fund administration, insurance and pension funds, and asset and wealth management accounting and operations. Named by Forbes as one of America’s best midsize employers, SS&C has more than 20,000 employees and 15,000 clients worldwide, and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Australia.This senior Financial Engineering role is a member of the Quantitative Research Group and will participate in research and development activities relating to Financial Analytics and Risk Management. You will be involved in solving many challenging problems in the areas of Financial Engineering and Mathematical Finance, e.g.:

• Option Pricing
• Valuation of Alternative Assets
• Climate Risk Scenario Generation
• Multifactor Risk Models
• Credit Risk
• Sentiment Analysis
• Digital asset valuation and risk modeling
• Systemic Risk, etc.

Your success will be based on ability to work with the Quantitative Research Group colleagues to propose valuation and risk methodologies across a wide spectrum of risk related topics.Primary Responsibilities:

• Researching and writing internal papers
• Producing whitepapers
• Creating prototypes to test new ideas and models
• Delivering presentations
• Collaborating with other teams to productize research ideas.

Desired Skills:The ideal candidate is a bright, experienced, technical and entrepreneurial individual who is familiar with Mathematical Finance and who has prior experience in financial software development.The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and competencies:

• Expert Level Python or R. Proficiency in C++ in Unix environment is a plus.
• Experience in managing large datasets.
• Understanding of various software technologies (parallel processes, distributed systems, persistence, cloud computing).
• Solid mathematical background (Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Financial Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Optimization)
• Solid statistical and computational background, e.g., machine learning, data mining.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to abstract and formalize problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (much of the work requires transfer knowledge with other team members, presentations, whitepapers, as well as communication with clients).
• Learning focused and enthusiastic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of finance, banking systems and/or risk management is an asset.

Education:Advanced degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematical Finance or equivalent. PhD level in any of these areas is welcomed.Work Experience:Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field. Working experience in financial industry is certainly an asset.Preferred location:Toronto CA, Austin TX, New York NY, Boston MA, London UK. However, we are open to remote location for the right candidate in the US, Canada and the UK.Why SS&CWorking at SS&C is balanced and fair – especially in challenging times. We offer flexible work schedules, time off, and so much more to keep you healthy, safe, and productive. SS&C offers:

• Competitive base salary plus EXCELLENT benefits (including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and more)!
• RRSP Matching Program
• Global Flexible Time Off Policy (personal/vacation time)
• Sick Leave Policy
• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to 70% and Professional Development up to 100%
• Candidate Referral Program
• Business Casual dress code (includes jeans)

#LI-LM1Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.Quick Apply

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