Head of Technical Analysis
Distribution Technology is a new City based company developing sophisticated, leading-edge financial planning software for banks, insurance companies, fund managers and financial advisers. The successful candidate will join an experienced and high calibre team pushing the boundaries of technology in financial services distribution. They will have significant input into the development of new and innovative applications.
In order to take the company on to its next phase a Head of Technical Analysis is sought.
The role
- Responsible for the development of in-house statistical models in particular stochastic forecasting of investment and pension products
- Modelling of other personal finance products and consumer financial planning
- Communication and explanation of models to software architects and programmers
- Writing up of methodology and presentation of models and methodology to internal and external audiences
- Sourcing and validation of external data
- Development and management of system test methodologies
- Provide professional advice to Product Development Director on future product and feature opportunities and directions
- Liaison with external organisations, such as actuarial firms, universities and government agencies.
The successful candidate will have
- A post-graduate degree in statistics or closely related subject
- Strong experience of investment modelling and in particular the use of stochastic modelling techniques in the investments or pensions area
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate key concepts in layman's terms
- Minimum of 3-4 years commercial or research experience preferably financial services related
- Well organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast moving environment.
- Strong computing skills in particular advanced Excel with VBA
- Familiarity with other statistical tools such as Eview and MATLAB an advantage
Package
* £28-£50,000 per year, depending on experience
* Share options may be offered to the right candidate.
In the first instance please forward a CV and brief covering letter to Ben Goss, Managing Director
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Ben Goss
Managing Director
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