BXTI - Senior Quant Developer, Quantitative Research and Development - AVP

The Blackstone Group L.P.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) seeks a Senior Quantitative Developer to build and implement models across equity and fixed income products, including real estate, asset-backed securities, credit and private equity. You will work with internal quant analysts, PMs and risk teams to enhance risk and trading data platforms.

The role emphasizes strong Python skills, databases and cross-team collaboration, within Blackstone's technology organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative roles, preferably from a large bank or hedge fund.
• PhD or MS in a quant discipline preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with SQL, KDB etc.
• Strong forecasting / statistical modelling skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement models across various Equity and Fixed Income products including Real Estate, Asset Backed Securities, Credit, and Private Equity.
• Sit in the Technology organization and collaborate with Quant Analysts, Portfolio Managers and Risk teams.
• Develop and maintain quantitative platforms supporting risk, portfolio and trading analytics.
• Support data model development across risk, portfolio and trading domains.

Skills

Python

Statistical modelling

Forecasting

Data integration

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MS in a quant discipline

Tools

SQL

KDB

Job description

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone's over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Business Unit: Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI)

Quantitative Research and Development Business Description:

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone's businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

Job Title: Senior Quant Developer

Job Description:

As a Senior Quantitative Developer, you will work on the quantitative platforms team focused on our risk, portfolio, trading and other data models. This Senior Quantitative Developer will be responsible for the building and implementation of models across various Equity and Fixed Income products including Real Estate, Asset Backed Securities, Credit, and Private Equity. You will sit in the Technology organization and work with various other groups such as business side Quantitative Analysts, Portfolio Managers and Risk teams.

Qualifications:

• Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
• Ideal candidates will be self-driven, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and have excellent communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience, preferably from a large bank or hedge fund.
• PhD or MS in a quant discipline preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with databases (SQL, KDB etc.).
• Strong forecasting / statistical modelling skills.
• Comfortable combining disparate and diverse data sources.
• Balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; works independently and on a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

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Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products;
• and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees are integral to the firm's identity, contributing to a culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence. It is their dedication and passion for their work that has helped Blackstone become a trusted partner for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. We encourage independent thinking and reward initiative, while providing services to help employees grow professionally. Our global business platform and brand reputation provide an unparalleled launch pad for growing your career.