Job Location: Hybrid in São Paulo, Brazil.

The Buyside Strategic Business Unit is growing its risk and quant solutions by leveraging the strengths of our analytical products with the expertise of our risk and quant specialists. We aim to develop premier Enterprise Risk Solutions and innovative Quant Solutions offerings. This initiative provides an exciting growth opportunity within FactSet and addresses the needs of an expanding macro risk community and multi-asset class analytics sectors. The Buyside Client Services team seeks a Risk & Quant Specialist for our Sao Paulo location, welcoming individuals passionate about risk management, platform learning, and client solutions support.

Responsibilities:

Conduct risk and portfolio construction analyses across various asset classes for clients and prospectsOffer timely support for clients in system use and result interpretationImplement system modules for new clientsProvide advisory managed services for complex workflows, methodology consulting, and actionable insights from data and analyticsProactively manage client accountsDevelop detailed Proof of Concepts (POC) for potential clientsSupport clients with system customizationsLead client communications and provide thorough product guidance and management of implementation projectsSet and manage client expectations with regular and transparent updatesDeliver user training and contribute to the development of training materialsParticipate in the quality assurance/testing process of software featuresCollaborate with teams across Product Development, Software Engineers, Quants, and Project ManagersContribute to enhancing product knowledge and internal documentation

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Economics, or related fieldAt least 2 years of experience in similar or related financial rolesRelevant professional experience, particularly in risk management, asset management, or related financial areasProficient understanding of risk management principles and financial instrumentsStrong skills in MS Excel, including advanced functionalitiesBasic knowledge in SQL or similar database managementFluency in English, both written and verbal

Critical Skills:

Proactive problem-solving abilitiesResults-driven with meticulous attention to detailEagerness to learn and adapt

Desired Skills:

CFA, FRM credentials, or active participation in related programsKnowledge in financial mathematics, statistics, and pricing of financial instrumentsFamiliarity with software development principlesSkills in Python and interest in data scienceExperience or interest in financial technology platformsOpenness to travel and engage with clients onsite—fostering strong client relationships