Job Duties:

·         Lead the migration from the SAS environment to Python script for a leading U.S. asset manager based in NYC

·         Travel to New York City and work onsite with the client’s Quant team at their Midtown office for up to two months

·         Create process documents for future reference once the migration is complete

·         Design and create new databases using data from multiple sources, and set up infrastructure for the regular maintenance of the same 

·         Process data, build models and generate automated reports using Python, and Excel-VBA 

·         Generate process efficiencies in database maintenance, preparation of regular reports

Qualifications:

·   Graduate / post-graduate in Physics / Computer Science / Engineering / Math / Statistics / Economics and related fields

Skills required:

·         High degree of comfort with Python, R and Excel-VBA

·         Prior experience with RDBMS database design / MS SQL server 

·         Basic knowledge of SAS

·         Capable of handling large datasets

·         High level of attention to detail

·         Excellent analytical and functional skills in coding and use of databases

·         Understanding of company financial statements, accounting 

 ·        Strong communication skills with proven ability to interact with global clients