Data Engineer (asset Management)

Data Engineer (Asset Management)

Line of business: Wealth Management and Global Asset Management - Analytics and Business Intelligence

Role Mandate: These data engineer roles will be part of the analytics and business intelligence team, supporting the development and build-out of ETF analytics systems at the Global Asset Management line of business. The candidates will advance the platform development across different asset classes. The role blends expertise in financial markets and quantitative investing with strong technology and data skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the bank's quantitative investment platform, automate portfolio management workflows, and deliver analytics support to business users. Collaboration is key—this role involves working closely with data engineers and front-office investment professionals.

Team Structure: The selected candidate will be working in a collaborative environment within a team of approx. 5 people. This team is part of a larger 25 person team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with portfolio managers to improve the technology platform supporting daily investment workflows.
• Partner with other Data Engineers and Business Analysts to build data pipelines and automate routine tasks.
• Support re-design of legacy proprietary investment analytics frameworks, facilitating their transformation and migration to cutting edge infrastructure.
• Enhance existing reporting processes and frameworks through automation and effective data management.
• Apply AI and machine learning tools where appropriate to support reporting and investment decision-making.
• Perform recurring and ad-hoc large-scale financial data analysis to generate actionable insights for business leaders.
• Assess emerging technologies and innovative data solutions and evaluate their integration into existing systems.
• Communicate complex and abstract concepts in clear, simple terms.
• Create comprehensive documentation of current and target system architecture and code base.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, working across teams to achieve business goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively implement relevant changes
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support broader business objectives.

Key Qualifications:

• SQL proficiency (hands on for 5+ years)
• Python proficiency (hands on for 5+ years)
• Asset management/Investment industry knowledge or designation (highly preferred).
• Proven experience in data analytics and machine learning is essential.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills are critical.

Nice to Have Skills:

• C# advanced skills
• PLSQL advanced skills
• Snowflake experience
• AWS experience
• Hands-on experience with Streamlit, Prefect, Pydantic, NumPy, pandas, SQLAlchemy, and plotly
• Data science and machine learning knowledge
• Solid understanding and practical experience in capital markets
• Familiarity with investment performance and risk analytics is strongly preferred.
• Masters, PhD, or CFA investment designation

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.