Client Quant Developer, BQuant Desktop
Bloomberg is hiring a Client Quant Developer, BQuant Desktop in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Bloomberg.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, Bloomberg Terminal and Bquant.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 328 other open roles at Bloomberg.
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Consult with clients and develop quantitative financial applications and investment strategies using Python and BQuant.
The BQuant Desktop Team works closely with Bloomberg’s existing and prospective clients to find solutions to business needs leveraging our Python based quant platform, BQuant.
What's the role?You will use your financial markets knowledge to consult with Bloomberg clients or prospective clients, helping them to develop and implement their investment strategies and research leveraging BQuant. With access to the world's most comprehensive financial database, you will have a direct impact on Bloomberg revenue by working closely with our Sales teams to develop new tactical desktop applications to sell Bloomberg Terminals and improve workflow efficiencies with our existing customers. Your role will involve full life-cycle development, from initial demos to prospective clients, requirement gathering, prototyping, implementation, deployment and adoption.
We'll trust you to:
- Drive adoption of the BQuant Desktop platform
- Partner with Sales teams to build tactical BQuant solutions to increase revenue opportunities for the company
- Provide assistance on new strategies or migration projects the clients wish to implement by using BQuant
- Work closely with our Product Development and Software Engineering teams to help drive improvements to our BQuant platform
Training and team support will allow you to gain:
- In depth knowledge of the Terminal, Bloomberg APIs and BQuant
- A deep understanding of financial markets and investment processes on both buy-side and sell-side
- Experience of open source Python technologies for advanced data visualizations, widgets and analytics
You’ll need to have:
- 3 to 8 years of experience working in financial services or a financial technology company
- Experience developing financial models using Python
- Experience in one or more asset class (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, etc.)
- A strategic mindset and proven commercial acumen which allows you to weigh up the business opportunities of a project before execution
- Confidence to have highly articulate and consultative interactions with clients
- Strong presentation and communication skills in Japanese and English
We'd love to see:
- Experience or qualifications in Data Science and Cloud Computing
If this sounds like you:Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/products/bloomberg-terminal/research/bquant/
Why Bloomberg? We’re individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences who take on big challenges and create even bigger impact through our work. We’re interested in what makes you you, and how we can create opportunities for you to channel your unique, personal energy and grow to your fullest potential.
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Client Quant Developer, BQuant Desktop at Bloomberg rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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