Fixed Income Data Scientist
Department
The Data Science team within Robeco’s Investments division leverages data and technology to improve our investment performance. The 10 data scientists within the team each have their own focus area, like equity trading, climate or macro. As a Fixed Income Data Scientists you work with portfolio managers, analysts and traders to gain actionable insights by analyzing our own and external data and developing tools and analytics. Examples include analyzing performance and positioning for (behavioural) biases and unintended risks, measuring transaction costs and finding ways to reduce those, build tools to support portfolio optimization by analyzing impact on (sustainability) restrictions or using AI with news to improve or automate company screening processes.
Position & Requirements
You have:
- an MSc or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Econometrics
- Strong coding skills in the python data stack. Experience with PySpark/Databricks, Azure or app development (Plotly Dash / Streamlit) is a pre.
- A deep understanding of fixed income markets, demonstrated by several years of work experience in this field. The ideal candidate has around 5 years of experience in this area, though we will consider both more and less experienced candidates.
- Strong communication skills: able to explain complex subjects and work together with a wide range of stakeholders.
Benefits of working at Robeco Asset Management:
- A salary package tailored to your qualities and experience including a competitive variable component
- Excellent secondary employment conditions
- International and ambitious working environment
- Multidisciplinary team working in a flat organizational structure
- Attractive career development opportunities with a range of opportunities to invest in your growth
- We take work-life balance seriously so room for flexible working conditions, with a minimum of 60% office presence in Rotterdam.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
At Robeco, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the varied communities in which we operate. We recognize that diversity brings a wealth of unique talents, perspectives, and experiences, which ultimately lead to better decision-making and results. We strongly believe that with diversity comes diversity of thinking that leads to better decision making and better results. Everyone brings a set of unique talents and perspectives to the table.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.
