Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management will oversee its exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) portfolios. The role requires leveraging quantitative expertise and data science techniques to meet investment objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with the CIO, providing critical analytical and strategic support to optimize fund performance.

Job Duties: 

• Design, develop, and maintain trading algorithms and back-testing models to optimize portfolio performance;
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends using data science and big data analytics using Python to inform trading strategies;
• Automate the generation of reports and materials for portfolio management and sales teams;
• Manage ETF portfolios to meet performance objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements; 
• Implement portfolio rebalances and reconstitutions, considering trading costs, tax implications, and market impact; and
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of ETF basket processes and reconciliations.

Min. Reqs:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics (or its foreign equivalent), plus 7 years of relevant experience as a Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Strategist or Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Scientist or similar position; 

  OR

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics (or its foreign equivalent), plus 5 years of relevant experience as a Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Strategist or Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Scientist or similar position;

     AND experience must include the following, which may have been gained concurrently

• 3 years of relevant experience in the finance or financial services industry;
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, with a focus on data science and market analytics;
• Expertise using Lean programming to develop algorithms and back-testing strategies, and to operate real-time trading systems;
• Deep knowledge of derivatives, financial products, and risk management strategies;
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, with experience in quantitative analysis and exposure to live algorithmic trading systems; and
• Experience working in a research-driven environment, applying first-principles approaches to portfolio management.

Salary range is $210,000 - $260,000/year.

Simplify Asset Management is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm does not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.