Research Associate

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Barclays Global Investors (BGI) is America's largest money manager, providing structured investment strategies such as indexing, risk-controlled active products, and exchange traded funds to investors worldwide. For 35 years, BGI has been at the forefront of developing innovative investment ideas, applying science and technology to the investment process. Headquartered in San Francisco and winning first place in the SF Business Times' ''Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2008" Awards (Large Companies category), the Barclays PLC subsidiary employs over 3,700 people globally and manages approximately $2 trillion in assets.

Overview
BGI is seeking a Research Associate for its San Francisco-based Implementation Research Team.

Responsibilities
Increase implementation efficiency of SF-based active equity strategies by working closely with signal researchers, portfolio managers, traders and trading research teams Show thought leadership in implementation research by actively leading debates on current practice and, where appropriate, driving the team to adopt more efficient approaches Examples of specific projects: Work closely with signal researchers on understanding dynamic properties of signals and guiding signal construction to extract maximum value from their insights Collaborate with portfolio managers to set portfolio parameters (e.g., bounds, turnover, etc.) optimally Interact closely with trading and trading research teams to calibrate transaction cost models and jointly explore ways to improve implementation efficiency



Requirements
Excellent analytical skills with a Ph.D. in Finance, Economics or another quantitative discipline Solid understanding of all aspects of quantitative portfolio management (signal construction, portfolio optimization, trading, etc.) Demonstrated experience as a researcher in a quantitative equity hedge fund or fund manager is a strong positive Good knowledge of equity and related markets and products offered in this space High level of proficiency with SAS, S+ or related statistical tools Effective interpersonal skills to help foster a culture of teamwork and ability to influence without authority Strong oral and written communication skills

To apply, please click here. You will be taken to the Barclays Global Investors Careers website where you will be asked to create a profile and submit a resume for this position.

BGI's San Francisco headquarters is located at 45 Fremont (near Market Street) and is easily accessible by BART and Muni. More information about careers at BGI can be obtained at http://www.barclaysglobal.com/about/careers/?r=19&a=34.



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