Man Group · Sofia
Front Office Operations Analyst
About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, D...
About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our
Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager
investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a
significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections
and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the
London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
www.man.com
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About Man AHL
Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 800 markets globally and
offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.
With over three decades of quantitative investment experience, Man AHL is committed to constant innovation and evolution of
research. It applies advanced technology and scientific rigour to every stage of the investment process, from data curation and
cleaning through to signal generation, risk management and execution. It views risk management and trading and execution as
central to alpha generation, and its strategies are designed to understand risk, take appropriate exposures and, where necessary,
dynamically adjust exposure.
Man AHL brings together scientists, academics, technologists and finance practitioners who are driven by curiosity, intellectual
honesty and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets. It works closely with the Oxford-Man
Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI), Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, and leverages insights
from its field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics.
The Team:
The AHL Investment and Data Implementation (IDI) team is organised into small cross-functional teams, spanning Hong Kong, London,
Boston and Sofia with responsibilities for the implementation of all AHL new business (Funds, Investment strategies, new asset
classes, new markets, etc.), the integrity of the inputs (data) and outputs (model signals) from the systematic models and
long-term strategic development of our systematic trading platforms and processes.
IDI collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Business Management to
ensure smooth trading operations. IDI members are crucial in testing and implementing changes across various research and
strategic platform initiatives. The role offers a high level of exposure across AHL and the wider Man Group, continually
presenting opportunities to learn and develop, achieve new goals, nurture new relationships, and reach your full potential. Being
part of the newly created Sofia team, you'll have the unique chance to shape its direction and growth from the ground up.
The Role:
As a member of the IDI team, you will oversee the daily management of AHL’s front office investment operations, trading systems
and models. You will ensure data integrity, implement new business initiatives and research ideas, manage risk parameters and
coordinate projects across a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and ensure smooth operation of AHL's systematic trading systems and models swiftly diagnose and resolve time-sensitive
issues intraday
- Manage daily front office operations, including maintaining and cleansing critical data for AHL's systematic trading algorithms
and quantitative research teams. This includes trade signals, data feeds and other inputs used by AHL’s strategies
- Collaborate with peers and technology teams on projects to improve operational efficiency and contribute to trading platform
enhancements
- Leverage technology including Gen AI, Python and SQL to enhance, automate, and streamline core investment and data management
processes
- Design and support the architecture of AHL’s trading environment, including data aggregation, position management and component
monitoring
Skills and Attributes:
Required:
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
- Dependable judgement under pressure and intellectual honesty
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong academic record and a degree with mathematical and analytical content.
- Interest in financial markets
- Basic knowledge of Python or similar programming languages for data manipulation and analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and a highly collaborative personality
- A keen analytic approach to problem-solving, distilling complex problems to enable timely resolution
Preferred:
- 1+ years relevant work experience in an operations role in the Investment Management/ Hedge Fund or Financial Services industry
- Experience steering or materially delivering into complex projects
- Ability to draw conclusions and portray findings by studying and visually representing structured and unstructured data
- Working understanding of the financial assets traded by AHL, including futures, FX, equities, options & bonds
- Experience developing Python scripts and SQL queries for data processing, analysis, and automated reporting
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our
success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external
and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an
inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through
professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual
'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability
coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy
additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed,
national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military
or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply
for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.