Careers

MPI offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that seeks to foster creativity and encourage professional, as well as personal, growth. We are always looking for unique and highly motivated professionals that possess a diverse range of skills, combining technical abilities (database construction, software development, financial analysis, etc.) with polished communication skills and client management experience. We look to our team members to create new solutions for our clients, advance current financial models and techniques, develop new financial software applications and constantly strive to better serve our clients.

The following positions are available:

Senior Research Analyst - Asset Allocation | Quantitative Research Group
Senior Product Manager | Desktop Products

Senior Research Analyst - Asset Allocation | Quantitative Research Group

Job Description

The Senior Research Analyst – Asset Allocation - is a VP level role intended to expand and enhance MPI’s asset allocation domain-area expertise. This position will be a key member within MPI’s Quantitative Research Group and report directly to the SVP overseeing this unit. Key responsibilities will cover a number of areas including, but not limited to, quantitative research, client services, and product management. This role will also represent a vital building block from which MPI can engage clients in an investment consulting capacity. To this end, the job is high-visibility and a strategically significant one for the Firm.

This role requires advanced knowledge of asset allocation research, risk management and portfolio construction techniques acquired through both formal professional education and on-the-job work experience respectively. In addition, this candidate will be skilled at communicating complex asset allocation, finance and economic concepts to a wide range of investment practitioners. This candidate will also be responsible for idea/concept development and product management of new and existing asset allocation products. This is a highly focused job and relies on effective cross-functional coordination among sales-marketing, client services, and software engineering.

Candidates need not necessarily fit all criteria listed below as we will be looking for the strongest match to our needs. Please note that this position is based at our Summit, NJ headquarters. MPI is an equal-opportunity employer.

Essential Responsibilities

Drive and assist in the creation of the Research Group’s asset allocation research agenda and strategy
Drive and assist in the formation of asset allocation product roadmap and strategy
Oversee and provide guidance and context on AA product development feature enhancements
Deliver asset allocation-related consulting services
Construct and maintain a comprehensive set of forward looking capital market assumptions
Actively keep abreast and report on best practices in the industry
Collect and formally evaluate market trends and client feedback within the AA space
Produce and participate in the creation of feature specification documents
Provide escalated-level asset allocation product support to product users and internal staff
Coordinate and assist with training programs, collateral materials, and documentation
Support pre-sales and ongoing account management activities

Experience and skills

10-years experience in asset allocation or related field a plus
Professional experience within fund management house, investment bank (in an asset management role), or direct asset allocation experience at a consultancy a plus
Prior work with pension fund clients a plus
B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year college or university. Finance, Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors are especially encouraged to apply. Advanced degree ideal.
Deep understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, financial engineering, and economics along with finance certifications a plus (e.g. CFA, FRM, MBA).
Proficient knowledge of database structure, architecture, analysis, and technical computing/asset allocation software
Strong product and project management experience in financial services and/or financial technology a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex information and influence diverse internal constituents/senior management.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions at this time.

Applying:

In order to apply, please send an e-mail to careers@markovprocesses.com and include your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements. Resumes sent without cover letters will be disregarded. The e-mail subject line should be: Application – Senior Research Analyst - Asset Allocation | Quantitative Research Group - LASTNAME

Senior Product Manager | Desktop Products

General Job Definition

The Senior Product Manager will oversee our flagship desktop software product, mpi Stylus Pro. A modular desktop platform that synchronizes four primary functions across data integration, computational engine, visualization and report-writing, and automation/publishing. Domain areas include asset allocation and portfolio construction, performance analytics and attribution, quantitative modeling, and risk analysis.

This role requires a high degree of technical, quantitative finance/investment practitioner knowledge, and project management experience. It is a highly focused job and relies on effective cross-functional coordination among sales-marketing, quantitative research, client services, and software engineering. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for idea/concept development and operational implementation/maintenance of new and existing products. This position reports into the Executive overseeing the Product Management unit.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with ongoing product strategy, roadmap, and calendar formation
Collect and formally evaluate market trends and client feedback
Coordinate, evaluate, and produce business and technical specification documents
Assist in overall resource forecasting and project management
Oversee and manage product calendar and associated go-to-market deliverables process
Coordinate and manage relevant product management business reporting
Conduct ongoing work team meetings and provide executive team updates
Provide escalated-level product support to product users and internal staff
Ensure product engineering program parameters and protocols
Coordinate and assist with training programs, collateral materials, and documentation
Support pre-sales and ongoing account management when relevant

Experience and skills

B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year college or university. Finance, Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors are especially encouraged to apply.
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, and economics along with finance certifications a plus (e.g. CFA, FRM, MBA).
Proficient knowledge of database structure, architecture, analysis, and computer programming a plus.
Strong product and project management experience in financial services and/or financial technology. Product management industry certifications a plus (e.g. NPDP, CPM).
Proven track record in bringing new products to market.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation: ability to effectively communicate complex information and influence diverse internal constituents/senior management.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions at this time.

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