Job: Research Associate

Research Associate - Cambridge, MA

About the Firm:

Windham Capital Management, LLC was founded in 1988 and specializes in currency management, asset allocation and risk management. Windham co-manages approximately $20 billion in currency overlay strategies for institutional clients and also offers global macro and currency hedge fund products.

Windham is looking for an individual to join the research and development group. The individual will participate in all aspects of our R&D group including research and construction of IT-based tools and strategies to support our advisory and asset management services.

Job responsibilities:

- Research and development of enhancements to our asset allocation and risk management software
- Research and development of asset management strategies
- Provide support to internal and external clients
- Meet with internal and external clients to develop specifications for product enhancements
- Assist in the further development of Windham’s internal portfolio management systems

Candidate requirements:

- Advanced degree in finance, economics or related field
- Strong software development skills (Windows .NET C++ preferred)
- Attention to detail and effective time management skills
- Strong general computer skills (Excel, Access, Visual Basic)
- Matlab experience preferred

Cover letter not required, but please include a note summarizing your software development experience. Bullet-pointed lists are good. Note should address the following:
Number of years software development experience?
Flavor of C++ experience (Borland, Unix, .NET)?
Describe, if any, experience with .NET?
Describe the nature of your responsibilities on your most recent development projects?
Describe, if any, user interface design and implementation experience?
Describe, if any, object-oriented application design experience?
Interested candidates please email resume and cover letter to jobs@windhamcapital.com. Be sure to place “Research Associate” in the subject line.