Technology Associate - Hedge Fund - Meredith Brown Associates

Our client is ahighly regarded, alternative asset manager with $8 billion in assets under management. They require a motivated Technology Associate to join their Tech team, which is dedicated to solving business problems through software, data, and applied, pragmatic AI.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Bring a blend of creativity, and technical prowess to the company.
• Collaborate closely with business units to grasp objectives, build technical skills, and contribute to tools and applications that improve how the teams work.
• Use programming skills (C#, Python, R, Java) to improve and automate processes.
• Analyse data with SQL for accurate decision-making.
• Explore and pilot AI where it may add value to the firm, testing results and weighing accuracy, data privacy, cost, and maintenance
• Build applications and tools for specific business needs, including AI-enabled solutions
• Help pilot promising use cases with the business, evaluate results, and recommend paths forward
• Stay updated on current technology and AI trends and suggest improvements.
• Work on projects with global teams.

Skills Required:

• Proactive self-starter who is curious about how technology and AI can solve real business problems.
• Creative problem-solving and robust critical thinking, enabling you to view challenges from fresh angles.
• Excel in fast-paced environments, delivering results efficiently and meeting tight deadlines with ease.
• Solid experience in a technology or development role or equivalent education
• Previous work experience in Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, or (Re)Insurance is desirable
• Demonstrated experience with one of C#, Python, R, or Java
• Proficiency in SQL databases
• Interest in applied AI, demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience
• Experience building an AI-enabled application, agent, or workflow is a plus
• Familiarity with major Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, or GCP is a plus

Please note: that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.