Derivatives Quant Trader: Portfolio & Risk Tools

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Onsite cafeteria

Fitness center

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Job summary

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is seeking a Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst to design and manage customized portfolios for major institutional clients. The role blends finance and technology, focusing on quantitative tools, risk models, and cross-asset trading strategies.

You'll work with senior team members to build, test, and implement quantitative investment tools, contributing to the derivative investment process and ensuring disciplined investment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Asset management experience preferred (1-3 years)
• Proficient in quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel.
• Experience with statistical/mathematical modeling.
• Ability to work with unstructured problems and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage customized derivative portfolios for institutional clients.
• Learn and apply portfolio construction, risk models, and quantitative trading signals.
• Develop tools to support the derivative investment process.
• Collaborate with senior team members to implement quantitative methods in investments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mathematics/Physics/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

C/C++/C#

Java

SQL

Excel

Job description

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is seeking a Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst to design and manage customized portfolios for major institutional clients. The role blends finance and technology, focusing on quantitative tools, risk models, and cross-asset trading strategies.

You'll work with senior team members to build, test, and implement quantitative investment tools, contributing to the derivative investment process and ensuring disciplined investment outcomes.