Senior Technical Consultant

Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing relationship management project management vendor management and business and data analysis to support the firms investment areasSupport all technology and data needs for the investment management processCoordinate all technology-related projects processes and issues for an investment platform. Manage a variety of projects for specific investment team needsLeverage Factset Bloomberg Excel and SQL to access and analyze instrument level security master and analytic dataWork with the investment team to ensure that all analytic risk and performance data and tools are accurate and appropriate for the teams investment processAnalyze account and instrument-level data to verify accuracy of attributes and analyticsProvide training and expertise on all technology tools and reports; Review nightly data and calculation audit reports analyzing any errors or exceptions formulating resolutions working with the appropriate technology staff to implement solutions and testing to ensure that implemented solution has been completedValidate any new functionality enhancements to existing applications or newly created applications; Work with the data management group to identify and resolve any data discrepancies identify new data requirements and come up with data delivery solutionsConsult with management to ensure agreement on system principlesPerform analysis and develop solutions for business problems; and develop document and revise system design procedures test procedures and quality & Education RequirementsBachelors degree in Finance Mathematics Engineering or Computer Science (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as a Technical Consultant or related occupation performing development business analysis or data analysis in the investment industry or alternatively a Masters degree in Finance Mathematics Engineering or Computer Science (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus two (2) years of experience as a Technical Consultant or related occupation performing development business analysis or data analysis in the investment industry. Specific skills/other requirements - Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section): Demonstrated Expertise (DE) developing factor-based risk models in PythonDE calculating swap valuation models in MATLAB; DE querying Postgres and Oracle databases using SQLDE calculating security level returns based on duration convexity and change in yield using Excel. Telecommuting position: can be performed anywhere in the Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $146806.00 - $180000.00 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience skills qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award which is based on individual and company addition to your compensation you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security.