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About Man AHL - IDI

The AHL Investment and Data Implementation team are responsible for leading changes to, and day-to-day management of AHL’s quantitative models, systematic trading system and alternative and market data across all traded asset classes.

The team work closely with portfolio managers, research, product structuring, technology and external counterparties to ensure both the accurate implementation and launch of new research ideas, funds and asset classes as well as the constant smooth running of the end-to-end systematic trading process.

The open and collaborative nature of Man AHL makes it an ideal place to learn and develop an understanding of what is required to effectively run a systematic hedge fund. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects early on alongside experienced professionals. Graduates will be provided with a mentor to help guide their development throughout the programme.

AHL IDI Graduate Programme

The Graduate Programme is designed to provide the successful candidate with hands on experience of the key areas throughout the entire trade lifecycle, with the ultimate goal of creating a well-rounded employee who can utilise their experience and critical thinking to provide solutions across a wide range of complex problems. Graduates will undertake four, six-month, rotations through various teams covering areas such as data science, quantitative implementation, trade operations and middle office accounting.

Timelines:

Application Window: 11th September - 8th October.

Aptitude & Coding Tests: 9th - 13th October.

Soft Skills and Core Values Assessment Centre: Week of 30th October.

Final Interview: Week of 13th November.

Responsibilities:

Diagnosing and fixing issues with AHL trading models and components
Configuring and deploying changes to the trading system including new features and fixes
Working with peers across AHL to define and improve implementation best practices
Using data analytics to visually represent structured and unstructured data related
to the trading system
Designing and implementing the architecture and support of our trading environment, including data aggregation, component monitoring and quantitative implementation
Conduct a thorough understanding of complex systems and interactions, including the ability to sort through dynamic datasets to analyse key indicators, find potential errors and measure deviations from the norm
Leveraging technology to enhance, automate and streamline daily investment management processes
Contribute to AHL's overall Investment and Data Implementation effort by collaborating with other teams across AHL
Support the ongoing integrity of the data used by the quantitative research teams and the production trading algorithms
Monitoring and implementation of regulatory and compliance related restrictions
Ensure the timely implementation of AHL funds rebalancing, strategy re-allocation and coordination and implementation of new business

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong academic record and higher education degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics or another disciplines involving technical and quantitative analysis techniques
Demonstrate evidence of strong organisational skills and experience of managing complex relationships involving multiple products and stakeholders
Experience working with creating technical solutions for operation and data related tasks/processes
Programming skills in SQL and an object oriented language, preferably python
Accuracy: Excellent attention to detail
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects
Good 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 HRSO@man.com. 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.