Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Senior Engineer, Macro Analytics

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD/MSc/BSc in scientific discipline (e.g., physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
  • Expert in C++ (C++17, moving to C++20) with significant experience in large codebases.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a quantitative field (finance, gaming, etc.).
  • Proficient in Python for integrating C++ analytics with web and Jupyter notebooks.
  • Experience delivering complex analytics into Excel using tools like xll or Microsoft VSTO.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-performance Monte Carlo simulation code.
  • Distribute data flows and calculations across multiple systems.
  • Deploy C++ components in cross-platform containers (Linux/Windows).
  • Collaborate with researchers to enhance pricing models and analytics.
  • Shape the future of the development library by implementing innovative features.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a highly skilled team of developers.
  • Engagement in a cutting-edge redevelopment project.
  • Exposure to advanced mathematical and quantitative finance concepts.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and technology exploration.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are in the process of completely redeveloping our macro trading and analytics system to deliver a state-of-the-art solution. This involves C++ components running on server, alongside a suite of applications operating on Windows desktops and within Excel. We are seeking for experienced Quantitative Developer who is adept at writing high-performance Monte Carlo simulation code, distributing data flows and calculations, and deploy cross-platform C++ components into containers running on Linux and/or Windows desktops.

As the Quantitative Developer, you will be part of highly skilled team of developers and contribute to shape a future of the library. You will work closely with researchers developing pricing models and associated analytics, understanding complex problems such as distributing large simulations across multiple SIMD/AVX-enabled machines. You will collaborate on solutions with researchers and portfolio management teams to deliver high-value features as part of our strategic solution.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education: PhD/MSc/BSc in a scientific discipline (e.g., physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar).

• Programming Skills:
• Expert in C++ (C++17, with plans to move to C++20).
• At least 3 years of experience working on large codebases, preferably in a quantitative setting (e.g., finance, gaming, industrial automation, machine learning, astrophysics).
• Proficiency in Python for wrapping C++ analytics for Jupyter or web portals, and orchestrating components.
• Experience with delivering complex analytics code into Excel (e.g., xll, Microsoft VSTO, Excel DNA).

• Technological Interests:
• Willingness to explore and learn new technologies beneficial to the team.
• Bonus: Experience with C#/.NET, functional programming languages, distributed direct acyclic graphs, message queues, SQL and NoSQL databases.
Mathematical Skills: Comfortable with matrices, linear algebra, basic probability and statistics, optimization, and derivatives.
Finance Knowledge: Experience or willingness to learn about Interest Rates or FX products.

• Personal Attributes:
• Self-starter with motivation and discipline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with experts in other fields.

About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
Learn more about Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1 billion

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