Data & Quant Implementation Analyst

The Team

The AHL Investment and Data Implementation (IDI) team is organised into small cross-functional teams, spanning Hong Kong, London & Sofia, with responsibilities for the implementation of all AHL new business (Funds, Investment strategies, new asset classes, new markets, etc.), the integrity of the inputs (data & parameters) and outputs (model signals) from the systematic models and long-term strategic development of our systematic trading platforms and processes.

IDI work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Technology, Risk, Business Management, and external counterparts to ensure the smooth running of the end-to-end trading process, testing, and implementation of portfolio research changes across a variety of research and strategic platform initiatives.

To achieve this efficiently and effectively, IDI leverages both the varied background of its members, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Management and Finance, plus a combination of an extensive relationship network spanning across all of Man Group (not just within AHL). The team also leverages their wide skillset including empirical research, Technology (namely Python and SQL), creativity, project management and critical thinking.

The Role

IDI are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong communication and data analytics skills with the ability to consistently apply critical thinking to a wide range of business problems.

IDI members are responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of AHL’s systematic trading system and models, data integrity, the accurate implementation of all new business initiatives, new research ideas and risk management parameters as well as collaborating with an array of stakeholders and coordination of projects.

The role offers a high level of exposure across AHL, and the wider Man Group, continually presenting opportunities to learn and develop, achieve new goals, nurture new relationships, and reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the ongoing drive for data integrity (market & static) used for systematic trading algorithms and by the quantitative research teams
• Utilise data analytics techniques (preferably in Python) to interrogate and visually represent structured and unstructured data related to AHL investment activity
• Detect, diagnose and resolve issues with AHL trading models and the systematic trading system
• Collaborate with and lead peers across AHL to define, deliver and own resilient operating models and robust business processes
• Leverage technology to enhance, automate and streamline daily investment management processes
• Design, implement and support the architecture of AHL’s trading environment, including data aggregation, position management, component monitoring and quantitative implementation
• Collaborate with technology teams across Man Group to design, steer and test strategic developments across various platforms
• Develop a thorough understanding of Man Group systems and use this to actively identify and resolve time-sensitive issues.

Skills and Attributes:

At AHL we are a meritocracy and strive to hire only the brightest, highest skilled and most passionate professionals.

Required:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in data analytics and/or investment management
• Ability to simultaneously mange many workstreams and competing priorities
• Dependable judgement under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Data management experience

Preferred:

• Experience steering or materially delivering into complex projects
• Ability to effectively utilise SQL and python, with its relevant libraries (e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas), for data analysis and process automation
• Ability to draw conclusions and portray findings by studying and visually representing structured and unstructured data
• Working understanding of the financial assets traded by AHL, including futures, FX, equities, options & bonds

Personal Attributes:

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and analytical content
• Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• The ability to distil down complex problems to facilitate timely issue resolution and communication
• Focus on delivering value to the business with continuing efforts to improve process
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.