As the asset manager of Munich Re and ERGO, MEAG makes a significant contribution to the success of Munich Re Group. Our staff brings together peerless know-how in all relevant asset classes and acts as the driving force behind our success as one of the world's top asset managers.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Financial Data Engineer / Software Developer (m|f|d) for our Central Quant Team. You will be shaping our analytical data platform for Public Markets by working at the intersection of portfolio management, data engineering, and IT, driving innovation, automation, and analytical excellence to support our investment process value chain. We're looking for a hands-on, technically skilled candidate with a passion for clean code, smart data handling, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
Responsible for the Public Markets Analytical Data Platform as central location for portfolio management specific data and analytical tools
Develop and maintain analytical tools, workflows, and data pipelines for Public Markets teams on our analytical data platform
Drive standardization in coding practices, tool development, and data architecture
Design data models for structured and unstructured data (e.g., APIs, JSON feeds, CSVs, vendor data)
Support portfolio managers in prototyping new analytical tools and visualization applications
Automate workflows, ensure transparency and documentation of implemented analytical tools
Collaborate closely with the Market Data team and Munich Re IT to ensure high-quality data sourcing, validation, and to build scalable, production-ready solutions
Master's degree or PhD in computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Finance)
Strong programming skills in Python (must-have) with focus on clean, testable, production quality code; experience in SQL, R, or C++ is a plus
Experience with Databricks and Apache Spark, Azure DevOps, and Git or similar applications
Familiarity with PowerBI, MS Excel, dashboarding tools and machine learning libraries in Python (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
Structured thinking and problem-solving skills with hands-on and solution-oriented mindset
Deep understanding of time series and cross-sectional data structures
High level of accountability and ownership especially for code quality, data structure, and workflow design
Solid understanding of capital markets and financial instruments ideally in the context of asset management supplemented by understanding of machine learning and probability theory
Proficiency in time series analysis, portfolio analytics, and risk metrics
Strong communication skills and ability to translate quant ideas into business impact
Business proficiency in English (C1), German is a plus