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WHO WE ARE:
TIFIN is a fintech platform backed by industry leaders including JP Morgan, Morningstar, Broadridge, Hamilton Lane, Franklin Templeton, SEI, Motive Partners and a who’s who of the financial service industry. We are creating engaging wealth experiences to better financial lives through AI and investment intelligence powered personalization. We are working to change the world of wealth in ways that personalization has changed the world of movies, music and more but with the added responsibility of delivering better wealth outcomes.
We use design and behavioral thinking to enable engaging experiences through software and application programming interfaces (APIs). We use investment science and intelligence to build algorithmic engines inside the software and APIs to enable better investor outcomes.
In a world where every individual is unique, we match them to financial advice and investments with a recognition of their distinct needs and goals across our investment marketplace and our advice and planning divisions.
OUR VALUES: Go with your GUT
- Grow at the Edge. We are driven by personal growth. We get out of our comfort zone and keep egos aside to find our genius zones. With self-awareness and integrity we strive to be the best we can possibly be. No excuses.
- Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth. We value transparency. We communicate with radical candor, authenticity and precision to create a shared understanding. We challenge, but once a decision is made, commit fully.
- I Win for Teamwin. We believe in staying within our genius zones to succeed and we take full ownership of our work. We inspire each other with our energy and attitude. We fly in formation to win together.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Magnifi by TIFIN is changing the way consumers shop for investments by bringing trusted data, insights, and a world of investment opportunities right to their fingertips. Magnifi’s free search tool and AI-powered personal investing assistant enable individual investors with varying degrees of investment experience and know-how with investment intelligence that, up to now, has only been offered to professional financial advisors. Magnifi also provides, free, no commission and no-order flow trading of stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds for investors seeking to easily put their insights to work. In a world where every individual is unique, TIFIN enables Magnifi customers to gain critical investment intelligence and recommendations that match their distinct investment needs, risk levels, goals, and personal interests.
We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join the Magnifi. In this role, you will report to the VP of Product and will be instrumental in spearheading quant investment efforts to bring AI-powered technology to everyday investors. We’re looking for an ambitious and scrappy candidate who is ready to revolutionize how retail investors operate.
THE ROLE:
- Design and implement quantitative models for portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and investment analysis
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of quantitative investment functions, including documentation and testing
- Ensure code reusability by creating modular, well-documented financial analysis components
- Develop APIs to integrate financial data sources and trading platforms
- Create backtesting frameworks to validate investment strategies
- Optimize algorithms for portfolio monitoring and rebalancing
- Work with data scientists to enhance chatbot intelligence and accuracy
WHO YOU ARE:
- Advanced training in Financial Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field (Bachelors, Masters, PhD degree)
- 1+ years experience in quantitative development or algorithmic trading
- Strong Python programming skills with expertise in numerical computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas)
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis and financial mathematics
- Experience with financial APIs and market data providers
- Knowledge of modern portfolio theory and risk management principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $120,000-140,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
TIFIN offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible PTO policy and Company-paid holidays
- Parental Leave: 12 week paid maternity, 6 week paid paternity leave
- Corporate Social Responsibility and volunteering opportunities
- Access to our Chief Mindfulness Officer for Mindfulness events and 1:1 personal coaching
- Company sponsored events like mindfulness events, development workshops, team dinners, pickleball games, happy hours, holiday parties and more!
- The ability to make a real impact in an incredibly fast-growing organization
A note on location. While we have team centers in New York City, San Francisco, Charlotte, Mumbai, Bangalore and Madrid, TIFIN is headquartered in Boulder, CO and our preference is to build the team here whenever possible, so relocation packages are available for any candidate willing to relocate to the Boulder area.
TIFIN is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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