Quant Developer - Private Equity (Data & Analytics)
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Job description
As a Quant Developer, you play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our data & analytics strategy, leveraging and optimizing our existing data infrastructure (like PE data lake), such as the PE data lake, and you work closely with other Quant Developer(s), portfolio analysts, and portfolio managers within the PE team. In addition, you are part of a broader, cross-departmental community of Quant Developers. Key responsibilities include streamlining data ingestion, integrating relevant (big) data sources, collaborating with the business on decision-making, analyzing complex datasets, developing machine learning models, and translating results into actionable insights to drive strategic business decisions. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong quantitative background, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and professionalization of the PE platform.
What you would do
- Contribute to digitalization vision of PE by using modern technology and data-driven solutions.Design, develop, and maintain clean, modular, and well-documented code that remains understandable and maintainable over time.
- Enhance data pipelines, visualizations (graphs), and analytical tools to ensure that data is processed correctly and presented clearly .
- Conduct thematic research (such as specific PE sectors or industry trends) with a quantitative focus on pertinent topics and assess the impact on the investment portfolio.
- Transform research findings into practical and reliable analyses that require minimal maintenance.
Requirements
In this role, you are analytically strong, enjoy collaboration, and can clearly explain complex topics to others. You combine sharp analytical thinking with a collaborative and open mindset. You thrive in a dynamic environment where complex challenges require creativity, adaptability, and clear communication. Your ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and your forward-looking perspective support long-term value creation. You enjoy contributing to solutions that deliver meaningful impact both now and in the future., * Master's degree (or higher) in a field that heavily involves data and quantitative analysis such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other data driven disciplines.
- 5-8 years of experience as a quant developer or quantitative analyst, preferably in an (institutional) investments environment.
- Proficiency in programming languages, particularly in Python.
- Experience with databases and data tooling, for example: SQL, Pandas, NumPy, and with data manipulation.
- Experienced in structured software development and collaboration, like proficiency with Git workflows and CI/CD environments.
- Experience with specific data and visualization tools is a plus, but not essential. For exampleexperience with Databricks, Power BI or Dash.
- Excellent command of the English language.
Benefits & conditions
We will offer you, depending on relevant knowledge and experience, an attractive salary and great employment conditions aimed at flexibility, such as:
- A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
- Attention to your vitality and personal development
- Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
- And obviously a well-managed pension
- An attractive variable bonus plan
Where you will work
For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well-being fairly and sustainably. Now and later.
APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced.
