Analyst, Equity Investments

PanAgora Asset Management Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PanAgora Asset Management Inc. is seeking an Analyst for investment research focusing on global equity strategies. Candidates should have strong quantitative modeling skills and experience with datasets. Responsibilities include conducting alpha factor research and analyzing industry dynamics.

This role values candidates with degrees in Finance or related fields and involves a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per year, with flexible educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills, expertise in equity factor models.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Prior exposure to healthcare or life-sciences research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alpha factor research for global equity strategies.
• Analyze global equity markets and macroeconomic trends.
• Incorporate domain knowledge into investment models.

Skills

Programming and quantitative modeling skills

Understanding of market functions

Experience with large datasets and advanced analytical techniques

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Research and forecasting methods knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Medicine or related fields

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1989, PanAgora Asset Management is a premier provider of investment solutions spanning most major asset classes and risk ranges.

We seek to provide investment solutions using sophisticated quantitative techniques that incorporate fundamental insights and vast amounts of market information.

While PanAgora’s investment strategies are highly systematic, the processes deployed are overseen by professionals with diverse investment experience. Innovative research plays a central role in our philosophy and is essential to delivering attractive investment solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct alpha factor research for global equity strategies by generating investment hypotheses and performing rigorous quantitative analysis.
• Apply advanced statistical and modeling techniques, grounded in fundamental insight, to datasets of varying scale; enhance existing models and explore new, data‑driven research directions.
• Analyze global equity markets, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic trends to inform business, sector, and market‑level forecasts.
• Incorporate domain knowledge—particularly in healthcare, biotechnology, or medical research—into systematic signals and investment models where relevant.
• Translate economic, scientific, and company‑level insights into portfolio‑relevant inputs.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Strong programming and quantitative modeling skills, with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate equity factor models.
• Solid understanding of how companies, industries, and markets function—or a demonstrated willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Prior exposure to medical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, or life‑sciences research (academic, industry, or applied), with the ability to interpret scientific or clinical data.
• Experience conducting empirical research using large datasets and advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning, NLP, and/or large language models.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Working knowledge of alpha factor research, forecasting methods, and portfolio construction concepts.
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and the ability to blend technical rigor with economic and scientific intuition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas.
• High integrity and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.

Education and Experience (Flexible)

Formal education is flexible; candidates with advanced graduate degrees in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Medicine, or life‑sciences‑related fields are common, but equivalent skills and experience are equally valued.

Typically 2–5 years of relevant research or modeling experience, though exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered.

Salary Range

120,000 – 140,000

Disclaimer

The posted salary range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting and the same is not a promise of a particular wage for any individual. Actual compensation may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education or skills, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PanAgora is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, sex, marital status, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy, ancestry or sexual orientation. PanAgora is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination as well as adhering to applicable federal and state laws.