Quant Developer

84065 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | n.a. | IDS | Full-Time | Permanent

Application period for IDS employees: 15.10 – weeks minimum term Regelungsabrede IDS GBR)

Application period for employees within Allianz Group: as of

If you have any questions, please contact the hiring manager directly:

Dr. Christoph Breig; Tel.: ; Email:

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

We're looking for a developer with a quantitative background to join our expert team at IDS. In this role, you'll analyze financial data and optimize valuation processes while designing and developing investment management solutions. You'll serve as the crucial bridge between business requirements and technical implementation. You're passionate about data and have strong development skills combined with quantitative finance knowledge.

If you are enthusiastic about data, then you are exactly right with us. You can expect an international environment with flat hierarchies giving you the freedom to contribute your ideas and experience. To support your start at IDS GmbH, we offer an extensive onboarding program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement mathematical models for valuation of financial instruments (mainly fixed income and derivatives)
• Migrate, maintain and extend our portfolio management/planning tool to meet regulatory and customer requirements
• Quality assurance for risk capital calculations and economic scenario generations
• Automate/speed up data-driven processes and improve their resilience
• Troubleshooting and 3rd level operational support

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Master degree preferably in mathematics, IT, Finance or comparable degree (PhD is a plus)
• Strong IT and coding skills, especially in C# (Python, Bash, and SQL are a plus)
• Knowledge in financial mathematics, investment instruments, valuation methods
• Several years of experience in programming and finance would be an advantage
• Knowledge of tools like Github/Git, Jira, Visual Studio Professional/VS Code/nvim
• Experience with Docker/Podman, k8s, Jenkins and Azure are beneficial
• Strong team player ready to take over responsibility
• Getting-things-done mentality and pioneering spirit
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in German and English

WHAT WE OFFER

• Benefit from flexible working hours, a home office arrangement and 30 vacation days per year
• With us, you can expect an intercultural environment with flat hierarchies, a familiar working atmosphere as well as independent work in dedicated teams
• Become part of a company with start-up spirit that combines the advantages of the Allianz Group
• Take advantage of our wide range of training and development opportunities and shape your individual career path
• Benefit, among other things, from annual bonus payments, additional benefits, health initiatives, employee restaurant and a company pension plan