Applications will be accepted until 1/30/2024.
Your role:Are you excited by the prospect of working in a multifaceted workplace? Looking for a career where you can learn and use many different skills? We are looking for someone like you to join our team.
Responsibilities:Build and maintain the quantitative models for back-testing and daily calculations of strategies according to manual or documentationUnderstand the business and the internal systems thoroughlyBuild various automated controls and operational risk management processes and manage them on a daily basisManage the daily operations of the critical internal strategic calculation platform like calculations, publishing, reconciliation, reporting etcAdvising Trading and other partners of reconciliation breaks on a timely basis; investigate and collaborate closely with Dev Team and Quants to get these fixed as promptly as possibleManage the third party administrator framework and liaise with administrators for operational issues and reconciliation breaksCommunicate and cooperate with different internal counterparties to resolve operational issues timely as well as any planned infrastructural changesBuild up understanding of critical products and technical skills like python and assist the rest of the team on other processes and independent strategy implementation in the long runRequired Qualifications:2 years of strong programming skills in PythonBasic understanding of financial markets and a desire to develop a career in Financial & Derivative marketsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAble to work on multiple tasks whilst meeting tight deadlinesAble to find and tackle issues independentlyAttention to detailsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors DegreeThe annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Jan 23 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly