ActusRayPartners is a fast-growing emerging asset management company based in Hong Kong. Founded in 2019, the investment manager applies a Discretionary Probabilistic Investing process to alternative strategies. The investment process is built upon a quantitative framework on which the company overlays a discretionary strategy across hundreds of positions. We have a collaboration agreement with Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited (SEHK:86), a listed financial services company. ActusRayPartners aims for the best in terms of consistent risk-adjusted performance, operations and client communications.
With the growth of the business and an array of opportunities ahead for a potential candidate, ActusRayPartners is looking for a Junior Front Office Developer to join the Research, Development and Implementation team. The team covers a wide range of roles and responsibilities ranging from quantitative research and data management to coding, development and support of IT infrastructure for the company as a whole.
Job Description:
- Develop and maintain front-office systems for portfolio management, stock analysis, and trading execution.
- Assist in the development of robust data infrastructure to support investment research and operational processes.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers.
- Contribute to automation projects to meet business requirements, considering recommended technologies, non-functional requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Participate in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including gathering business requirements, analysis, code reviews, testing, and deploying applications.
- Liaise with service providers to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and resolve issues.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field.
- 0-5 years of experience in software development and engineering, preferably in financial domains.
- Experience and interest in VBA are highly desirable.
- Fresh graduates are welcomed; availability to work part-time before graduation is a plus.
- Proficiency in English.
- Experience with SQL databases.
- Experience with development work in Linux environments, Docker, or other container technologies.
- Experience with quantitative data analytics is a plus.
- Experience with Python is a plus.
- Experience with DevOps and Cloud tools is a plus.
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks is a plus.
Qualities we look for:
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
- Fundamental knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Fundamental understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
- Good foundation in general computer science.
- Interest in VBA development
- Strong communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Numeracy and a logical approach to problem-solving.
- Interest in investing, statistics, and data science.
- Creativity to think differently and see the bigger picture.
- Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner on time-sensitive tasks.
- A self-starter, fast learner, and comfortable working autonomously while being a team player.
- Willingness to go above and beyond for long-term success.
- Highest ethical standards and an intuitive understanding of the importance of putting the client first.
Please email your resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you believe you are suitable for this to us.