Quant Equity Researcher

robeco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeco is expanding its Quant Equity Research team in Rotterdam to develop systematic equity strategies. You will perform hands-on research for stock selection, alpha signals, and portfolio construction, collaborating with teams in Rotterdam, Boston, London and Frankfurt.

The role emphasizes translating academic insights into investable ideas, using large datasets and ML methods while contributing to the innovation pipeline.

Qualifications

• Early or advanced career stage with experience in quant research (preferably equities).
• Completed MSc/PhD in a quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
• Analytical, curious, and critical thinker.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research and test new alpha signals.
• Work with large and alternative datasets.
• Apply ML and modern statistical methods.
• Translate academic insights into investable ideas.
• Present research internally.
• Support tooling and process improvements.

Skills

Python

Quant research

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MSc/PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Spark

CI/CD

Docker

Bloomberg

FactSet/Refinitiv

Job description

Department Drive Innovation in Systematic Investing - Join Robeco's Quant Research Hub

We are expanding our Quant Equity Research team and are looking for a Quant Researcher to help advance the next generation of systematic equity strategies. You will work with large datasets, modern research techniques, and collaborate closely with our global teams.

About the Role

You will contribute to hands‑on research for stock selection (alpha), portfolio construction, and systematic model enhancement. You will explore new techniques, evaluate alternative datasets, and support our innovation pipeline while collaborating with colleagues in Rotterdam, Boston, London and Frankfurt. Our Quant Research department sits at the heart of Robeco's investment organization, bringing together 20+ researchers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Position & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Research and test new alpha signals.
• Work with large and alternative datasets.
• Apply ML and modern statistical methods.
• Translate academic insights into investable ideas.
• Present research internally.
• Support tooling and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Early or advanced career stage with experience in quant research (preferably equities).
• Completed MSc/PhD in a quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
• Analytical, curious, and critical thinker.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Bonus Experience

• Alpha research.
• ML/NLP exposure.
• Alternative data.
• Databricks, Spark, CI/CD, Docker.
• FactSet, Refinitiv, Bloomberg.

Using AI in your interview process

At Robeco, we welcome AI as a tool, and you're very much encouraged to use it while preparing for your interviews: for example to brainstorm likely questions, practice structuring your answers, research our firm, review technical concepts and refine your CV. What matters to us is that everything you submit is genuinely yours. You should be able to explain every line of your application.

During the interviews itself, however, AI tools are not permitted. This means no AI listening in, no real‑time prompts or suggestions on another device or browser, no reading or paraphrasing AI‑generated answers. Using AI in these ways may affect your candidacy. Our goal is to understand how you think and what really drives you.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.