Full-Time

Security Master – Sr. Developer

Java

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Verition Fund Management

Verition Fund Management

51-200 employees

Multi-strategy hedge fund for institutional investors

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $200kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
MySQL
SQL
Java
C#
AWS
Oracle
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of experience in software development or data management within the financial services industry, particularly with Security Master systems or similar data management solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or C#, with solid experience in database development using SQL.
  • Deep understanding of financial instruments (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives) and their associated data structures (e.g., security identifiers, corporate actions).
  • Hands-on experience in designing and managing ETL processes to support large-scale data integration.
  • Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server for storing and processing large data sets.
  • Familiarity with integrating data from financial data providers like Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or ICE.
  • Experience with cloud-based data systems (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with API integration for real-time and batch data processing.
  • Experience with data governance and security protocols.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance the Security Master system that stores and processes security data (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives). Ensure the system efficiently handles the ingestion, validation, and distribution of security data across the firm.
  • Collaborate with external data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE) and internal systems to integrate security data. Ensure the system can handle a variety of asset classes and data sources.
  • Implement robust data validation processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of security data. Continuously monitor data feeds to detect and resolve issues related to security identifiers, corporate actions, and data quality.
  • Design and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to automate the ingestion and transformation of data into the Security Master system.
  • Work closely with trading desks, portfolio managers, risk management, and other technology teams to ensure security data meets the needs of end users and is available for analysis, trading, and reporting purposes.
  • Monitor system performance and reliability, troubleshoot issues, and make improvements to ensure high availability and responsiveness of the Security Master system.
  • Research and implement best practices for security data management, including new technologies, tools, and processes to improve system performance, scalability, and data accuracy.
Verition Fund Management

Verition Fund Management

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Verition Fund Management is a hedge fund that employs multiple investment strategies to manage assets for institutional investors, such as pension funds and endowments. The firm focuses on various strategies including Credit, Fixed Income Macro, Convertible Volatility Arbitrage, Event Driven, Equity Long Short Capital Markets, and Quantitative Strategies. Their approach involves dynamic capital allocation, allowing them to adapt to changing market conditions and aim for absolute returns. Verition differentiates itself from competitors through its collaborative work environment and a strong emphasis on risk management, utilizing both internal and external analyses to maintain disciplined investment practices. The goal of Verition Fund Management is to generate positive returns for its clients while fostering a culture of creativity and cooperation among its team.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in ESG investing aligns with Verition's multi-strategy approach.
  • AI-driven trading platforms enhance Verition's quantitative strategies and risk management.
  • The rise of SPACs presents opportunities for Verition's event-driven strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from multi-strategy hedge funds pressures Verition's talent retention.
  • Volatility in fixed income markets risks impacting Verition's performance fees.

What makes Verition Fund Management unique

  • Verition employs a multi-strategy approach, including Credit and Fixed Income Macro.
  • The firm focuses on dynamic capital allocation to exploit fluid market conditions.
  • Verition's collaborative environment fosters the development of creative investment ideas.

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