Business Consultant- Core & Fixed Income

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 180,000 investment professionals around the globe. We stay ahead of global market trends, power robust company and industry research, and provide comprehensive data with our market-leading solutions.

We believe today’s talent powers tomorrow’s innovations. As a globally inclusive community, we bring our whole selves to work, and encourage employees to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. Our work environment fosters diversity, engagement, and productivity because we know that great ideas can come from anyone, at any time.

Your Team's Impact

In this team you will be empowering the world's leading investment professionals with cutting-edge portfolio management solutions. You will be the essential link between investment professionals and FactSet’s software. Combining a thorough understanding of finance and technology with specific expertise in FactSet software, consultants help clients streamline the research and analysis process. As part of this fantastic team, you will offer an unparalleled level of service along with insight into the intricacies and functionality of FactSet applications.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the asset management industry, current market trends and economic factors for maintaining a competitive edge over the execution and delivery of creative solutions & strategies.
• Execution of activities including implementations, managed services, consultancy, and solution optimizations by obtaining an excellent grasp of the product functionalities and methodologies as well as industry-specific principles and best practices. Close collaboration with the middle and front office of our clients – institutional asset managers, wealth managers and asset owners.
• Analyze and solve complex business issues related to clients’ investment portfolios, financial data, analytics, and workflows.
• Strong aptitude for understanding and gathering requirements to address client-specific business needs efficiently.
• Assist and support the smooth execution of clients’ production processes and workflows.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or related industry discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of financial products and instruments.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial formulas.

Desired Skills:

• Financial background in the asset management industry.
• Experience with performance measurement & attribution, or risk management.
• Financial instruments pricing knowledge, including standard equity and fixed income assets as well as derivative products such as options, futures, swaps (e.g. CDS, IRS, TRS), structured products, etc.
• Python and data science skills would be considered as plus.
• Participation in the CFA Program or FRM Program.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• Contributing to a firm with over 40 years of consecutive growth, named a 2023 Best Place to Work by Glassdoor and led by a top-rated CEO Talent Champion.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and companywide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism, sustainability, and inclusivity, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression plans with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Employee-led Business Resource Groups that align with our DE&I strategy and are wholly supported by Executive Management.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Returning from a break?

We are here to support you! If you have taken time out of the workforce and are looking to return, we encourage you to apply and chat with our recruiters about our available support to help you relaunch your career.

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.