FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.  

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.  

FactSet Research Systems is an American financial data and software company that provides a wide range of economic data and services through innovative Financial and Statistical data collection.

FactSet’s product suite of smart analytics and unique data empowers the world’s leading financial service professionals to make more informed decisions every day. At our heart is an inclusive community unified by the spirit of going above and beyond. Our philosophy is to embrace diversity and that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, anytime. We continuously look ahead to advancing the future and technology of our industry by rolling up our sleeves to solve challenging problems together and learning from our successes and failures.

FactSet is seeking a skilled software engineer to join the risk model services team, who will be responsible for managing the risk models at FactSet. The FactSet Risk engine uses these models to calculate core investment analytics. The engineer will participate in the entire software development life cycle, from planning, analysis and design to implementing, testing and managing production services. Our current projects target building highly performant services that can process and deliver terabytes of structured data as part of our mission-critical systems. 

 

What we offer:

Be part of one of the largest fintech companies in the worldContributing to core products used by the largest financial institutions in the worldAccess to the latest technologies in a constantly evolving environmentCollaborating with highly skilled individuals who you can trust and learn from​

Minimum Requirements

5+ years of relevant working experience

Critical Skills

Ability to handle complex C++ projectsExperience with developing large-scale enterprise softwareKnowledge in Web-service technologiesUnderstanding of No-SQL database technologiesExperience with cloud-based environments - Heroku and/or AWSGood command of Linux shellTest-driven development mindset

Additional Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.Fluent English verbal and excellent written communication skills           Ability to breakdown and explain complex concepts clearly and effectivelyStrong troubleshooting skillsPresentation aptitudeEnthusiasm for working closely with investment professionalsExcellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of initiative, team playerGenuine interest in capital markets and portfolio managementAgile, action-oriented, quick thinker: you can deliver preliminary results fast by making simplifying assumptions, and take time to dive deeper if our business priorities allow and if the problem demands more scientific rigorPrioritizes action plans and ensures that tasks are driven as per the company's vision/goalsAbility to advise and coach new team membersPrevious experience with agile/Scrum development processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information/computer science, engineering, or related discipline with IT focus required.

Company Overview: 

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn. 

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.