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VP Research – Securitized, Interest Rate and Volatility Markets

Job Description: This position entails the research and development of investment strategies covering the securitized (agency and non-agency MBS, ABS), interest rate and volatility markets. Strong leadership skills are required to manage a team of four analysts. Candidate must have broad knowledge of relevant cash and derivatives markets, extensive experience with pricing and valuation techniques, and strong empirical research skills. Position also requires extensive interaction with portfolio managers, traders and risk managers.

Specific Responsibilities

Organize and direct the research efforts of a team aimed at supporting the generation of various alpha strategies in wide range of fixed income asset classes, including agency securitized products, non-agency mortgages, agency debt, rates and volatility.
Develop models, tools and investment strategies that will be used systematically across a variety of single and multi-sector products.
Actively participate in research review and strategy development and implementation discussions with portfolio management teams and traders.
Take responsibility for the overall direction and performance of the Research team, and directly influence the contribution of team members.
Provide research support to all fixed income portfolio management teams and client service professionals.
Maintain a highly visible profile within the Asset Management industry, including attending and participating in industry related events and seminars and interacting with the media as necessary.
Work with Product Heads with regard to product development and innovation.
Mentor and assist in the professional development of team members.

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of financial modeling tackling a broad range of quantitative problems, including those related to securitized, interest rate and volatility markets.
Deep understanding of capital markets and asset pricing theory, including the mathematical concepts and implementation issues related to the pricing of securitized products and derivatives.
Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
History of developing, mentoring, and motivating research professionals to achieve business results.
Strong Computer Skills
Accomplished record of academic excellence

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers, search by Job ID 3371

Cathleen Brodbeck
Human Capital Staffing
AllianceBernstein
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
212-969-2134

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Company Description

AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. AllianceBernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AllianceBernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AllianceBernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AllianceBernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.

Position

We are looking for a NY-based Quantitative Analyst for our Dynamic Asset Allocation (DAA) group. The Dynamic Asset Allocation group is charged with developing asset allocation research, global and regional asset class risk/return models and portfolio construction tools used to manage a suite of new dynamic allocation services for clients across AllianceBernstein’s distribution channels. The DAA group resides within the Blend Strategies business, the division responsible for the management of many of AllianceBernstein’s multi-asset portfolios and asset allocation research. As of 11/30/09, AllianceBernstein had $496B in assets under management.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in Economics, Quantitative Finance, Applied Mathematics, or another relevant discipline. Practical research or industry experience with complex quantitative modeling and knowledge of SQL, SAS and Matlab is required.

Our Quantitative Analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with excellent analytical and financial skills, as well as strong verbal communication skills. Candidates should have a strong interest in the capital-markets, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and the ability to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences. Candidates must be able to multi-task, focus on details, and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Job Description

The Analyst will join a group of Analysts focusing on asset allocation research and the development and application of quantitative asset class models. The analyst will report to a senior member of the research team and will be expected to collaborate with other members of the DAA team as well as other researchers at the firm. Specific responsibilities may include:

Data collection and analysis of key risk and return factors
Return and risk model estimation using rigorous statistical techniques
Back-testing of model performance and presentation of findings in a research review setting
Generation and analysis of historical portfolio simulations that stress test inclusion of new models in our toolkit and the attractiveness of different product designs
Analysis of implementation strategies using derivatives including costs, basis risk, and counterparty risk
Research and analytics on portfolios and markets to support product marketing needs and client requests
Staying current with relevant academic, firm, and industry research on asset allocation modeling techniques and trends

Location: New York, New York, USA.

To apply: Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers , and search by Job ID 2716

Company Description

AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world with $482 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2009. AllianceBernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AllianceBernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AllianceBernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AllianceBernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.

Position

We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Analyst in our Quantitative Value Equity Research (QVER) group. The QVER group is dedicated to quantitative equity research and portfolio management and is responsible for return and risk models as well as portfolio construction tools for all of our Value equity investment services globally.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics or another relevant discipline. More than 3 years experience as a Quantitative Analyst using or building statistical models and tools in finance is required.

Our Quantitative Analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with a solid understanding of statistics and financial markets, strong programming and verbal communication skills. Candidates should excel at conducting independent research, work as part of a collaborative global team and be able to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.

Job Description

The Analyst will be responsible for conducting quantitative research and portfolio management for Value equity portfolios. This position will report to the Head of Value Quantitative Research. Additionally, the Analyst will collaborate with Quantitative Analysts and Chief Investment Officers across all of our Value investment services globally.

Specific activities may include:

Enhance and support expected return and risk models, optimizers and other analytics for our Value equity suite of products globally
Partner with the portfolio management team and refine the portfolio construction process
Respond to various quantitative requests from consultants and clients, such as simulations, strategy studies, index/benchmark studies, risk profiles and performance attributions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with cutting edge researchers in both the academic and professional communities to understand recent developments
Analyze strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative approaches
Collaborate with all internal Quantitative Analysts to drive information sharing and leverage expertise

Locations
New York , New York , USA
Hong Kong
Sydney , Australia

To apply: Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers, and search by Job ID 2906.

Company Description

Position

We are looking for a NY-based Quantitative Analyst in our Quantitative Research group. This multi-asset group is responsible for researching and developing expected return and risk models in stocks, fixed income, currencies, commodities and derivatives. It is also charged with creating cutting edge portfolio construction tools that are used widely across the firm. Finally, the team is directly involved in supporting and managing some of the firm’s hedge funds.

Job Qualifications

The candidate should have an advanced degree in Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Economics or other relevant discipline. Strong programming skills are required. It’s also required for the candidate to be very strong in either mathematics/statistics or finance. Quantitative finance experience is preferred but not required. Our Quantitative Analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement. Candidates should excel at conducting independent research, work as part of a collaborative global team, have strong verbal communication skills and be able to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.

Job Description

The Analyst will be responsible for conducting quantitative research and development work for Quantitative Research. This position will report to the Head of the Quantitative Research group and have extensive interaction and collaboration with investment professionals in other parts of the firm. The tasks involve substantial programming and database related work.

Specific activities may include:

Enhancing and supporting quantitative tools which include expected return and risk models, optimizers, simulators, and other portfolio analytics/performance attribution tools.
Partnering with other researchers and portfolio management teams in developing solutions for concrete portfolio management problems.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with cutting edge researchers in both the academic and professional communities to understand recent developments.
Analyzing strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative approaches
Collaborating with all internal Quantitative Analysts to drive information sharing and leverage expertise.

Location: New York , NY .

To apply: Submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers, and search by
Job ID 2748.

Company Description:

AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world with $482 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2009. AllianceBernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AllianceBernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AllianceBernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AllianceBernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.

Position:

We are looking for a NY-based Senior Quantitative Analyst in our Quantitative Value Equity Research (QVER) group. The QVER group is dedicated to quantitative equity research and portfolio management and is responsible for return and risk models as well as portfolio construction tools for all of our Value equity investment services globally.

Job Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics or another relevant discipline. More than 3 years experience as a Quantitative Analyst using or building statistical models and tools in finance is required.

Our Quantitative Analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with a solid understanding of statistics and financial markets, strong programming and verbal communication skills. Candidates should excel at conducting independent research, work as part of a collaborative global team and be able to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.

Job Description:

The Analyst will be responsible for conducting quantitative research and portfolio management for Value equity portfolios. This position will report to the Head of Value Quantitative Research. Additionally, the Analyst will collaborate with Quantitative Analysts and Chief Investment Officers across all of our Value investment services globally. Specific activities may include:

Enhance and support expected return and risk models, optimizers and other analytics for our Value equity suite of products globally
Partner with the portfolio management team and refine the portfolio construction process
Respond to various quantitative requests from consultants and clients, such as simulations, strategy studies, index/benchmark studies, risk profiles and performance attributions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with cutting edge researchers in both the academic and professional communities to understand recent developments
Analyze strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative approaches
Collaborate with all internal Quantitative Analysts to drive information sharing and leverage expertise

Location:
New York , New York , USA

To apply: Please submit cover letter and CV to www.alliancebernstein.com/careers, and search by Job ID 2598.