[Cse-jobs] FW: Job Opportunity for Computer Science Students

[Hawkins, Madeline]

-----Original Message-----
From: Liz Douglass [mailto:liz at weissasset.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:58 PM
To: wiegmanb at wustl.edu; Otto, Kristen
Subject: Job Opportunity for Computer Science Students

Dear Washington University  Computer Science Department Representative,

I’m reaching out to you from Weiss Asset Management, a Boston-based hedge fund with the goal of hiring members the Washington University Computer Science Department for our Analyst program. Could you suggest which method is the best way to contact them?  If you compile a resume book, we would love gain access to it. If you instead suggest that an email advertisement be sent over a listserv, that would be great as well. I have prepared a message below that can be sent to the students.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much for your help!


Dear Washington University Computer Science Department Student,

I’m reaching out to you from Weiss Asset Management, a Boston-based hedge fund with the goal of hiring members the Washington University Computer Science Department for our Analyst program. We have had great success with candidates of your caliber in the past and especially with candidates who previously had no exposure to finance. Please see below for our full-time job opportunity description and application instructions. Feel free to reach out to me (Anthony at weissasset.com) with any questions.


Analyst - Full-Time Opportunity

We are seeking analysts to join our dynamic operations team and become experts in the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund. Successful candidates are creative problem-solvers and self-starters who have the proven ability to produce results. As all analysts at Weiss begin our comprehensive investment training program, finance experience is not required and candidates with an academic background in the liberal arts, computer science, and accounting are encouraged to apply. Analysts at Weiss make use of strong analytical skills to identify risks and propose solutions that will positively impact the company’s long-term growth and success. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative reasoning ability, and a rigorous work ethic are prerequisites.

Responsibilities of Analysts at Weiss include, but are not limited to:

-	Collateral and tax optimization
-	Bank financing negotiations
-	Equity and fixed income borrow trading
-	Management of multi-asset class trade settlement processes
-	Portfolio valuation
-	Hedge fund corporate and legal structuring
-	In-depth knowledge of the differing legal, trading, and operational implications of investing in a wide variety of financial instruments and markets
-	Improvement of the business efficiency of all Weiss’ internal groups, including Research/Trading, Legal/Compliance, and Software Development


To apply, please send an e-mail to careers at weissasset.com with the subject, “[Your Name], Analyst” in the subject line. Include your transcript and resume with GPA’s and standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.


About the company: 
Weiss Asset Management develops proprietary value-based and quantitative strategies to manage approximately $1.2 billion globally. Members of our team have advanced training in economics, computer science, physics, law, and mathematics, but we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds. Our approach to problems is cerebral and analytically rigorous as we continually review our results in light of new data and insights. Collegial in nature, the culture at Weiss fosters cutting-edge academic and industry research. Finance experience is not a prerequisite, but candidates should have the drive and ability to acquire the skills necessary to perform at the highest level. All employees must adhere to the highest ethical standards. WAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other characteristic protected by law.



Thank you,

Anthony Genello
Weiss Asset Management
617-778-7740