As a Research Engineer, you will conduct cutting-edge research on mathematical models and algorithms to solve complex problems in finance, and you'll use that research to create scalable technical implementations. You'll start your career in a fintech environment that encourages you to approach problems creatively and gives you the freedom to do so.

What do we have to offer?
You'll join the R&D Labs team, where we conduct research that can be applied across a range of departments to improve the performance of their solutions. You'll work with researchers and engineers from other teams and encourage the effective technical translation of the lab's findings into products.

You will:

• Work on state-of-the-art research projects in econometrics and machine learning. Projects include Reinforcement Learning, Bayesian modeling and optimization, Diffusion models.
• Implement algorithms/models found in research papers in a scalable way.
• Supervise graduate students in their research projects. Provide methodological and technical guidance as required.
• Work with researchers to produce efficient and maintainable code that enables seamless collaboration using cloud computing capabilities.
• Conduct experiments with MLops platforms, such as Azure Machine Learning or Openshift AI.

What’s in it for you?
We offer you a challenging and rewarding role in a growing company, while being part of an inspirational global business. Moreover, we offer you a great working environment with enthusiastic colleagues and opportunities for personal and professional career development.

You will earn a competitive salary with

• a fixed 13th month

• participation in the generous bonus policy

• participation in the solid pension scheme

• A personal budget

In addition, we offer you excellent benefits, including:

• 27 vacation days (based on a full-time contract) and the possibility to buy extra vacation days

• the prospect of a permanent contract because we strive for a long-term collaboration

• Hybrid working from our offices in Rotterdam/Amsterdam and your home office

• travel expenses compensation for your daily commute and business travel

• Opportunities to develop yourself with weekly research and knowledge meetings.

Who are you?
You thrive in an interdisciplinary team and use your creativity to solve complex problems. Moreover, you enjoy working with mathematical models and optimizing the efficiency of their technical implementation. And of course, you recognize yourself in our core values.

In addition, the following aspects are important:

• You have a master’s degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field
• You possess strong programming skills in Python, ideally together with experience in machine learning libraries like PyTorch or Tensorflow
• You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Who are we?
Working at Ortec Finance means working somewhere else. It means working in a world where colleagues meet, gather knowledge and where likeminded peers are always willing to help each other. Where the organizational culture is friendly, flat and non-political.

Working at Ortec Finance also means working in a continuously innovating world where science, academics and mathematics dominate, since models are key in helping Ortec Finance’ clients with complex financial decisions. Because that’s what we love: giving our clients the best advice possible. Where the daily job is very in-depth, based on evidence and relevant for society. It means a job that matters. Where the learning curve is steep; we learn something new every single day. And we need to, because continuous innovation is key. Especially in a fin tech world. We don’t necessarily follow all conventions. Because yes, we are a bit rebellious too.

Ortec Finance is the leading provider of technology and solutions for risk and return management. It is our purpose to enable people to manage the complexity of investment decisions. We do this through delivering leading technologies and solutions for investment decision-making to financial institutions around the world. Our strength lies in an effective combination of advanced models, innovative technology and in-depth market knowledge. More at www.ortecfinance.com

Diversity & Inclusion
One of the core values of Ortec Finance is personal initiative and helping each other.
Our D&I policy reflects exactly that: showing personal initiative to be who you want to be and being open to people with a different background or idea. We have respect for opinions of others and appreciate the differences that make us all unique individuals with our own strengths and challenges. You can find our full D&I Statement here.

More information or do you want to apply?
For more information regarding this position please contact Afrasiab Kadhum at
+31 10 700 5000 or send an email to recruitment@ortec-finance.com.

If you want to join Ortec Finance, please use the application button and submit your c.v., cover letter and grades list.

We will respond as soon as possible but there will be some delay due to the holidays.

Please note that the first interviews will take place in early February.

We hope to meet you soon!