Data Engineer DIR
Summary
Data Engineer on CFM's Data Referential – Directional team in Paris, building and maintaining data pipelines that collect and deliver fixed income/FICC market data to quantitative research and trading, using Python, SQL, and an AWS data lake.
ABOUT CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.
Your Role
The Team:
Data Referential – Directional is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and accessibility of data related to CFM trading universe. It operates at the intersection of data management, technology, and finance by managing critical data that drives diversified investment strategies, with a primary focus on derivatives instruments. In a context of solid growth, the team is looking for a talented Data Engineer specialized in Fixed Income to support additional business initiatives and shape the future of investments success at CFM.
Mission:
As a Data Engineer at CFM and in collaboration with your team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust pipelines to collect and distribute data to the firm. As a FICC specialist, you will be the point of contact with research, gathering their needs and delivering data necessary for the models.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as one of the primary contacts for research on FICC-related topics: collect needs, provide training, and offer assistance.
Implement data workflow (referential, prices, other data...) at CFM, from data integration to data delivery, in close collaboration with research, aimed at generating signals or trading.
Refine data model and management and provide deliverable with a data quality level in line with business expectations.
Evaluate current providers and suggest new data sources to enhance the quality of CFM securities data.
Participate in other developments within the team across different functional areas, in the AWS Data Lake.
Maintain existing pipelines and join the team’s support rotation.
Collaborate efficiently with the rest of Technology to smoothly integrate into CFM technological ecosystem, stack and standards.
Your Skills
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in programming languages and data processing frameworks (Python, Pandas, etc.)
Comfortable with SQL (views, packages, etc.)
Experience / knowledge with FICC instruments is appreciated.
Experience / knowledge with AWS will be appreciated.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Proficiency in both French and English.
Capacity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, with a commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
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