Investment & Data Operations Analyst
Investment & Data Operations Analyst
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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 $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at.
* As at 31 March 2025
Investment and Data Operations Analyst:
About Man AHL
Man AHL is one of the worlds 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 Groups 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 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 youll 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 AHLs 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 AHLs systematic trading systems and models swiftly diagnose and resolve time-sensitive issues intraday
- 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 AHLs trading environment including data aggregation position management and component monitoring
- Manage daily front office operations including maintaining and cleansing critical data for AHLs systematic trading algorithms and quantitative research teams. This includes trade signals data feeds and other inputs used by AHLs strategies
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
- Interest in financial markets
- Basic knowledge of Python or similar programming languages for data manipulation and analysis
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
Personal Attributes:
- Strong academic record and a degree with mathematical and analytical content
- Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
- The ability to distil down complex problems to facilitate timely issue resolution and communication
- Focus on delivering value to the business with continuing efforts to improve process
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality
- Independent and proactive
Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
Youll 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 youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at 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 youll 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.
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 $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at.
* As at 31 March 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
