Lead Quantitative Analyst

Lawson Delaney; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney is seeking an experienced investment professional to contribute to strategic asset allocation and quantitative research within a specialist team. You will help shape investment decisions across multi-asset portfolios and translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes advanced quantitative skills, collaboration with senior colleagues and the ability to communicate insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience within investment management, funds management or institutional investing.
• Strong knowledge of multi-asset investing, portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex investment information and communicate clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence presenting investment concepts to stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach within a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of strategic and dynamic asset allocation decisions.
• Develop and enhance quantitative models, analytical tools and investment frameworks.
• Apply quantitative analysis to support investment strategy and portfolio decision-making.
• Translate complex data and analysis into practical investment recommendations.
• Support portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions across multi-asset portfolios.
• Present investment insights and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Multi-asset investing

Portfolio construction

Asset allocation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CFA qualification

Postgraduate degree in Finance/Statistics/Math/Engineering

Tools

Investment analytics platforms

Portfolio modelling tools

Job description

Join a highly respected institutional investment organisation and help shape investment strategy through quantitative research, asset allocation and portfolio insights.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced investment professional with strong quantitative capability, multi-asset investment experience and a genuine passion for investment strategy, portfolio construction and asset allocation.

The Opportunity

Working within a specialist investment team, you will contribute to strategic and dynamic asset allocation, quantitative research and investment decision-making.

You’ll collaborate with experienced investment professionals, contribute to innovative investment thinking and help solve complex institutional investment challenges across a diverse range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of strategic and dynamic asset allocation decisions.
• Develop and enhance quantitative models, analytical tools and investment frameworks.
• Apply quantitative analysis to support investment strategy and portfolio decision-making.
• Translate complex data and analysis into practical investment recommendations.
• Support portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions across multi-asset portfolios.
• Present investment insights and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will likely possess:

• Experience within investment management, funds management, institutional investing or a related investment environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-asset investing, portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to interpret complex investment information and communicate clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence presenting investment concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a high‑performing team.

Desirable Experience

Exposure to quantitative modelling, data science, automation or AI‑enabled research techniques.

• Experience working with investment analytics, portfolio modelling or research platforms.
• CFA qualification or progress towards completion.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline.

Why Apply?

• Work alongside highly regarded investment professionals.
• Influence investment decisions across significant institutional portfolios.
• Apply advanced quantitative skills to real-world investment challenges.
• Be part of a collaborative, intellectually curious and high‑performing team.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you are an investment professional with strong quantitative capability and a passion for asset allocation, investment strategy and institutional investing, we would welcome a confidential discussion.