Dimensional Fund Advisors - Charlotte, NC

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate

About the position

The Investment Analytics and Data (IAD) group at Dimensional Fund Advisors plays a crucial role in the firm's daily operations and long-term strategic development. This group is part of the Research Department and is essential in constructing and managing portfolios, ensuring that clients receive the best investment experience possible. The IAD team is responsible for leading the development of technology solutions that implement the firm's investment strategies in portfolio management and trading. Additionally, the team builds analytical tools that empower clients to construct, understand, and invest in their portfolios effectively. Within the IAD, the Data Distribution team focuses on providing solutions with a product mindset, utilizing product-centric development methods to address client challenges. Team members are experts in Dimensional's data and act as confident product owners, collaborating closely with product designers and engineers. The team is currently seeking analysts or associates who can support key initiatives that underpin the daily implementation process. This role involves teamwork in designing and developing investment reporting systems for data distribution, conducting both manual and automated testing of data services, and delivering ad hoc analyses related to portfolio construction and performance. Success in this position will be measured by the ability to develop and maintain analytical investment data tools and processes for both internal and external users, as well as enhancing operational efficiencies to deliver value-added investment solutions to clients. The role requires a strong understanding of investment products, regulatory requirements, and financial markets, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build investment reporting systems from start to finish and take ownership over the final product, in partnership with Technology teams.
  • Assist in data architecture for distribution of investment data to internal clients and help define and build data structures for exposure of data to end consumers.
  • Define requirements and develop new processes, in partnership with teams across the organization.
  • Work with clients to gather and define requirements for core business systems, in partnership with teams across the organization.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of investment products, regulatory requirements, financial markets, and related investment data.
  • Work with members of the investment teams to answer questions and perform analysis related to portfolio construction and performance.
  • Contribute to ongoing efficiency efforts through automation, process design, and implementation such as internal dashboards, QA testing (API, UI, etc).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • At least one year of relevant experience working with large datasets, performing quantitative analysis, and using SQL, T-SQL, or similar data management tools.
  • Experience in Python is strongly desired.
  • Experience in using and testing Web APIs is a plus.
  • Experience with the Agile methodology of software development is a plus.
  • Experience in articulating requirements to developers.
  • Experience with QA and acceptance testing is a plus.
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions to technical and non-technical teams.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in using and testing Web APIs is a plus.
  • Experience with the Agile methodology of software development is a plus.
  • Experience with QA and acceptance testing is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Educational initiatives
  • Special celebrations of the company's history, culture, and growth
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