Technical ability
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Extremely confident in with R (particularly data tables and Shiny), and SQL, as well as MS Office, inc. VBA. Familiarity with the Latex word processing package would be an advantage.
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Familiar with financial statistics and risk management concepts such as tracking error, VaR and CVaR or a willingness to learn if coding ability is very strong.
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Familiar with data architecture practices.
Project Management
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Confident worker with ability to deliver against expectations.
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Ensures projects are well planned and completed within budget.
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Deals effectively with pressure and setbacks.
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A “self-starter”, able to work independently.
Strategic and commercial mindset
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Assists with the development of the team strategy ensuring alignment with the firm’s goals.
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Uses their commercial knowledge to build relationships with clients/colleagues and ensures they add value to the business.
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Displays initiative in improving work processes and quality of output.
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Uses understanding/knowledge to provide new ideas and solutions to current challenges.
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Proactively identifies new tasks/methods that will add value.
Communications and relationship building
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Displays strong written and verbal ability.
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Engages confidently with others and is adept at adjusting personal style.
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Able to deal with Portfolio Managers and defend their case if need be.
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Understands the needs of the business and communicates them appropriately.
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Listens to others’ points of view whilst considering options.
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Confident speaker and presenter, both internally and externally.
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Shows consistent commitment to ensuring that client needs are addressed, and solutions are provided.
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Earns trust by acting in a responsive and consistent manner.
Negotiation and influence
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Can confidently negotiate with internal and external colleagues/clients.
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Works to achieve a win-win outcome.
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Establishes credibility through appropriate style and approach.
Quality and risk management
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Structures approach to ensure deliverables are of a high standard. Requires limited supervision.
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Actively seeks feedback internally on how to improve/maintain quality.
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Proactively anticipates potential problems and takes pre-emptive action to minimise their impact on the business.
Inspirational leadership and team building
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Inspires others and is seen as a positive role model who can motivate others.
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Creates a “can-do” positive team environment.
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Encourages ideas and development of direct reports by identifying their strengths and areas for development. Rewards good performance and ensures poor performers are dealt with effectively.
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Encourages and demonstrates effective teamwork.
Career passion and ambition
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Consistently goes the extra mile, a keen learner who is eager to get involved.
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Formulates plans for achieving personal goals, aligned with business needs.
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Can adapt style/approach and takes the opportunity to experiment and learn from mistakes.
Risk control
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Stays up to date with compliance regulation, including money laundering, whistleblowing, anti-bribery and corruption and conduct rules and takes responsibility for the raising any concerns in line with Company policy.
Skills
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Strong R and SQL skills.
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Analytical and evaluation skills.
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Statistical and quantitative analysis skills.
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Excellent Excel and VBA skills.
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Ability to interpret complex data and present in readily understandable formats.
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Good communication & presentation skills.
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Good prioritisation skills.
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Self-motivated.
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Team-player.
