Associate Portfolio Manager Systematic Equity (f/m/d) - #2142770

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At Allianz Global Investors our people enjoy motivating, fulfilling careers. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment, you are resolved to cultivate and expand your talents and relish a challenge, then join us now! We are committed to giving our people – experienced and energetic professionals alike – the opportunities and experiences they seek to thrive and gain personal fulfilment. We will work with you to craft your own career, develop your personal growth and align your achievements with your ambitions.

We are looking for you to support us in the strongly growing area of Systematic Equity. We are currently hiring a forward-thinking and results-oriented Associate Portfolio Manager (f/m/d) to expand our high-performing and dynamic team. The Systematic Equity Group is an active, highly diversified equity portfolio management team managing over EUR 65 billion assets under management. The position is based in our Frankfurt office.

In this position you will be responsible for portfolio management, quantitative and stock research to help produce stable excess returns, as well as project work to help improve the overall investment process. The team’s investment philosophy is based on the conviction that investment styles like value, momentum and quality offer risk premiums that can be harvested in a systematic approach, largely independent of the market and macroeconomic environment.

What you will do

• Manage and monitor systematic equity portfolios with responsibility for daily operations, risk controls, portfolio construction and implementation
• Optimize portfolio construction with attention to factor exposure, risk budgets, transaction costs, and operational efficiency
• Analyze and interpret performance attribution, strategy behavior, and risk characteristics for both internal stakeholders and external clients
• Participate in client meetings and support marketing and distribution efforts
• Actively help develop and maintain our systematic portfolio management platform through contributions to the code base
• Be involved in quantitative research, including but not limited to idea generation, data analysis, modelling, and back-testing

What you bring

• MSc or similar qualification in a highly quantitative subject (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, Business Administration, Economics etc.). PhD is advantageous
• First experience in an investment position as Portfolio Manager is required
• Experience in programming required. Knowledge of Python and SQL are strongly preferred. R knowledge is a plus
• Experience with big data technologies, particularly within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and tools such as Databricks, is advantageous
• Affinity with systematic investing is important. Understanding of financial markets and quantitative investing is required, with first knowledge of factor investing being a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, hands-on mentality and keen attention to detail

What we offer

• Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/ cross-border remote work)
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning and development
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [email protected]

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71052 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent