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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!
If you are passionate about quantitative research, thrive on challenges, and are eager to make an impact, we invite you to join our team. We provide opportunities for professional growth, personal fulfillment, and alignment between your ambitions and achievements.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Quant Developer to join our high-performing Systematic Equity Team, which manages over EUR 70 billion in assets under management. Based in our Frankfurt office, you will contribute to advancing our investment philosophy, which leverages systematic approaches to capture risk premiums such as value, trend-following, and quality across diverse market conditions.
In this role, you will implement quantitative investment ideas in close collaboration with research and portfolio management and help to further improve the systematic equity investment platform.
What you will do
* Actively help develop and maintain our systematic portfolio management platform through high quality contributions to the code base
* Collaborate with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and software architects to integrate quantitative insights into investment strategies
* Design, develop, and enhance quantitative investment processes and tools to support portfolio management, reporting, and marketing activities
* Support the well-established Systematic Equity Team with Development, Implementation, Maintenance and Optimization of Data Pipelines for large and complex (financial) data sets
* Understand and formulate data processing pipelines that meet functional/non-functional business requirements. Implement robust scalable applications. Analyze performance data and present insights to internal and external stakeholders, including clients.
What you bring
* Advanced degree (MSc or higher) in quantitative disciplines such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance. First working experience as a young professional at a financial institution preferably in an investment management context
* Solid understanding of financial markets, systematic investing, and asset pricing models. Familiarity with factor investing and financial data platforms and data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) is a strong advantage
* Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, R, SQL, and statistical/mathematical software is essential. Demonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality, modular, and maintainable software - balancing rapid prototyping with production-oriented development. Experience with software design patterns, and familiarity with web frameworks such as Angular, Shiny, or Dash, is valued
* Proven experience building scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure (e.g., Databricks, Data Lake, Delta Tables), as well as managing containerized applications via Kubernetes. Strong command of data architecture and transformation workflows
* Strong problem-solving mindset with exceptional analytical curiosity and attention to detail. A proactive, hands-on approach and a strong service attitude are essential for supporting investment teams and driving innovation
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex quantitative and technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Team-oriented, agile mindset with fluency in English (German is a plus).
What we offer
* We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours)
* Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
* Family support (relocation/childcare facilities)
* Company share purchasing plan
* Mental health and wellbeing programs
* Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
* Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
* Self-guided learning and development
* … and so much more!
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.
Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com
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