Quant Equity Researcher: Build Alpha with ML & Data

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

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.