Product Development Analyst - Alternative Asset Technologies

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial risk management is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their London team. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance their technology solutions for alternative asset managers. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in financial markets, particularly with SQL and Python. The position offers competitive compensation, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits including enhanced health insurance and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Eligible for company bonus scheme

Enhanced health insurance with dental, optical, and mental health benefits

Financial support towards professional qualifications

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Business analysis experience in financial markets required.
• Knowledge of SQL databases and Python programming preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Validus Horizon platform.
• Analyze requirements to create detailed technical designs.
• Manage support tickets and identify issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Product Development Analyst - Alternative Asset Technologies, London

Validus Risk Management is seeking a Financial Application Business Analyst to join our product team within the Quantitative Analytics and Technology department. The successful candidate will work closely with risk advisors, traders, developers, and quants to analyze, design, and implement solutions for our technology solutions (Validus Horizon) for alternative asset managers, focusing on market risks. This position requires experience in financial instruments, understanding of business processes, and technical self-sufficiency in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and developers to design, implement, and maintain the Validus Horizon platform.
• Analyze requirements to create detailed technical designs and specifications for new systems or modifications to existing systems.
• Collaborate with system architects, project managers, and development teams to provide estimates and identify issues/challenges in meeting project timelines.
• Verify that solutions meet requirements and business objectives, and are delivered on-time and on-budget.
• Create and maintain system documentation including functional specifications, test plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Manage support tickets, identify issues, and assign them to the appropriate teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• Business analysis experience in financial markets required; Forex and IR derivatives experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of SQL databases and Python programming preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Enhanced health insurance with dental, optical, and mental health benefits
• Financial support towards professional qualifications
• Pension scheme

About the Company

Validus Risk Management is an independent, technology-enabled advisory firm specializing in managing FX, interest rate, and other market risks. We collaborate with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies for measuring, managing, and monitoring financial market risk, utilizing a combination of consulting services, trade execution, and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to become the leading provider of financial market risk services globally. Benefits include a competitive salary and bonus, healthcare, retirement plans, and support for professional qualifications.

Our core values are:

• Accountability – Owning results and delivering on commitments.
• Teamwork – Success through helping others succeed.
• Integrity – Serving clients with responsibility and honesty.
• Diversity – Embracing different perspectives to foster creativity.
• Kaizen – Continuous improvement and innovation.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.