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Quantitative Investment Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 5 days ago

VidaCaixa

24 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    VidaCaixa doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Titulación universitaria superior en Matemáticas, Ingeniería o Física.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Benefits

We know you will do a great job, which is why we have thought of these benefits for you:

  • Permanent contract.
  • Flexible start time (7:30 to 9:30) and for meals (you can take between a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours). So you can manage your own time.
  • Onboarding plan and follow-up on your professional development, with 360-degree
  • Many training opportunities: subsidies for programs and qualifications, and access to an online platform with a wide self-training catalog. So that your professional development is continuous.
  • Hybrid work model. Because we believe that spending time in the office and at home is a key element in fostering creativity and work-life balance at the same time.
  • Free fruit and water in the office. Because taking care of yourself matters.
  • 29 working days of vacation. Disconnect to reconnect!
  • Benefits Plan: pension plan, health insurance, life insurance, and meal compensation.
  • Flexible compensation applied to childcare, transportation, and health insurance for family members. You decide!

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics.
  • Desirable Master's in financial markets and instruments or similar.
  • Must have professional experience in Asset Management, preferably in insurance companies or bank finance departments.
  • Minimum C1 level
  • Valuable knowledge of programming in R, Python, C++, etc. and in database management languages (SQL).
  • Desirable knowledge of risk management and/or control tools (SimCorp, Kondor, Murex, Mysys, Adaptive, Bloomberg)
  • Knowledge of fixed income.
  • It is essential to possess:

*Vocation and passion for mathematics and calculations applied to finance and the investment world.

*Organizational, analytical, and planning skills.

*Results orientation.

*Willingness to work and actively collaborate on the project.

*Autonomy and a high degree of responsibility.

*Ability to build relationships and work in a team.

*Good communication skills.

*Ability to build relationships and work in a team. Collaborative spirit.

*Curiosity.

*Motivated by achievement, learning, and professional development.

The role

At VidaCaixa, our culture motivates us and our leadership model inspires us, which must be present from the very first day in every professional who joins us.

From the Investment Management team at the Barcelona offices, we want to incorporate a Quantitative Manager with knowledge of derivatives and sophisticated financial products.

Valuable experience in programming, database management, and knowledge of investment software programs.

We are looking for Quant, Mathematician, Engineer, and Physicist profiles.

What you'll do

  • Their main mission will be: to collaborate with the team that manages the insurance company's investment portfolio.
  • Analysis, proposal, execution, and monitoring of market operations.
  • Management of the investment portfolio considering profitability and risk factors, accounting, capital consumption, and coverage of the company's liabilities.
  • Coordination with different areas of the company and the Group (CaixaBank, BPI).
  • Participation in cross-functional projects to evolve current management capabilities. Implementation of new IT tools to manage investment portfolios.
  • Collaboration in the development of the company's new products.

Hiring process

To participate in this selection process and ensure that your candidacy is correctly registered, we invite you to submit your application through People Experience Hub. You can access and submit your candidacy at the following link: People Xperience Hub

The process

  • We received and validated your application.
  • We conduct a phone screening with a recruiter.
  • We send
  • You conduct the interview with the person in charge of the area.
  • You conduct the interview with the person responsible for the process in the People Directorate (HRBP).

And don't forget, we'll give you feedback!

Are you in? We want to meet you!

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or hiring process, please let us know and we will help you.

Want to know more? Click here https://www.peoplexperiencehub.com/

About VidaCaixa

VidaCaixa is a leading Spanish insurance company specializing in life insurance, pension plans, and savings products. As part of the CaixaBank group, it is one of the largest insurers in Spain, managing significant assets and serving millions of customers. The company operates primarily in the Spanish market, with a strong focus on long-term savings and retirement solutions.

VidaCaixa is headquartered in Barcelona, where its main operations and corporate functions are based. The company offers a professional environment with opportunities in areas such as actuarial science, finance, and technology. For international professionals, VidaCaixa provides a chance to work in a stable, established financial institution in Spain, though Spanish language proficiency is often essential for client-facing roles.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1905
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • VidaCaixa is part of CaixaBank, one of the largest financial groups in Spain, offering stability and career growth.
  • The company is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech and business hub with a high quality of life.
  • International hires may need to be proficient in Spanish, as most client-facing and regulatory roles require it.
  • VidaCaixa offers opportunities in actuarial science, data analytics, and digital transformation, which are in demand globally.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital innovation, making it an attractive option for tech professionals in the insurance sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

At VidaCaixa we are very clear that there is only one life. That is why we dedicate it to doing what we are most passionate about.

Shall we tell you what moves and motivates those of us who are part of the leading insurance company in Spain?

The purpose that guides us is a strong commitment to people. We work to guarantee a better future for our clients and our team. That is why we dedicate every today to thinking about tomorrow, using all the resources at our disposal to achieve it, such as digitalization or artificial intelligence.
Our will to improve the future of society is reflected in our commitment to creating inclusive products and making our insurance offering even more accessible to vulnerable groups. Furthermore, these are values very much our own: quality, the essence of everything we do, and the trust of our clients.

Join the leading insurance company in Spain, a growing sector with enormous potential. A solid and expert company, cutting-edge and innovative. The future project of more than 800 professionals.We are at a time of transformation and growth at all levels, with a clear commitment to technology and a data-driven approach, which is why we are looking for profiles like yours: curious and restless people who bring their knowledge and join our challenges.Learn and work alongside the top professionals in the sector. Progress in your career and unleash your

Additional information

At GrupoCaixa, we value diversity and equality as fundamental qualities of our culture, and we actively contribute to the development of the talent of all people; regardless of sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or gender expression. This is reflected in our collaborative networks, made up of cross-functional and close-knit teams, where we foster inclusion and share the same commitment to diversity.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or hiring process, please specify this and we will help you.

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Location

VidaCaixa · Barcelona

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