Quantitative Investment Analyst, Multi-Asset

T. Rowe Price; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Rowe Price is seeking a highly motivated quantitative analyst to join the Global Multi-Asset Research team.

This role focuses on investment research and portfolio design for longer-term horizons, blending portfolio objectives with independent research to develop innovative SAA capabilities. You will collaborate across Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset divisions, contribute to capital market assumptions, and help scale analytical capabilities across users and use cases.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (economics, quantitative finance, natural sciences or engineering).
• 3+ years of relevant investment research/quant work experience, ideally in a multi-asset role.
• Advanced proficiency in an interpreted language such as R.
• Basic proficiency in SQL and Git.
• AI native familiarity (Claude or equivalent).
• Experience with the Black-Litterman model and portfolio optimization concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, quantitative, and statistical analyses, portfolio optimizations, risk and scenario analyses for multi-asset portfolios.
• Collaborate across Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset divisions to apply investment processes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in the investment process with thoroughness and clarity.
• Maintain knowledge of global investment trends and contribute to capital market assumptions.
• Help expand the library of analytical capabilities for scalable use.

Skills

R

SQL

Git

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

Claude

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented quantitative analyst to join the Global Multi-Asset Research team at T. Rowe Price. This position is within the Strategic Asset Allocation team and will focus on investment research and capabilities that will be deployed over longer term (5+ year) investment horizons. In this role, you will blend portfolio objectives, independent investment research, and T. Rowe Price capabilities to develop portfolio design proposals. These include:

• Strategic asset allocation (SAA) and portfolio construction recommendations
• Assist in the design of new products/portfolios and investment framework development
• Research, own, and succinctly communicate investment views used as inputs for our SAA modelling
• Review multi-asset portfolios managed by our division to improve alignment with the evolving market opportunity set, peer groups, relevant benchmarks, and the current investment views (capital market assumptions) of our team and the broader firm

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, quantitative, and statistical analyses, portfolio optimizations, risk and scenario analysis, and other analytical assessments that contribute to the management of the multi-asset portfolios managed by our division.
• Collaborate across the Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset Divisions. Develop a deep knowledge of the resources and investment processes leveraged within these teams and apply them (as appropriate) when evaluating and recommending portfolios.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external markets (clients, prospects, consultants) in the investment process. Approach investment decisions and portfolio implementation with curiosity, energy, and a desire for thoroughness, attentiveness to detail, and excellence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global investment trends and T. Rowe Price capabilities. Contribute to our team’s capital market assumptions. Maintain a knowledge base required to successfully represent the capabilities of T. Rowe Price and the philosophy and investment processes used by the Multi-Asset Global Research Team in developing the strategic asset allocation of our portfolios.
• Contribute to our team’s expanding library of analytical capabilities, with the mindset of scaling functionality across users and use cases.

Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, either in economics or quantitative finance, or in the natural sciences or engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant investment research/quant work experience, ideally in a multi-asset investment related role
• Advanced proficiency in an interpreted language such as R
• Basic proficiency in SQL and git
• AI native (familiarity with Claude code or equivalent)
• Experience with the Black-Litterman model
• Strong understanding of investment concepts and portfolio optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, being able to interface effectively with forward-thinking quantitative colleagues as well as non-technical audiences
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly motivated
• Demonstrates integrity and passion for performance

Preferred

• Masters degree in a quantitative discipline, either in economics or quantitative finance, or in the natural sciences or engineering
• Proficiency in python is preferred

Work Flexibility

The position is eligible for hybrid working with one day per week from home

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.