Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

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

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Responsibilities

As a member of NISA\'s Derivatives Portfolio Management team, the Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst plays a key role in constructing and managing customized portfolios for some of the world\'s largest institutional investors. The Analyst will build a strong foundation in financial markets, portfolio management and cross-asset trading, gaining exposure to both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives instruments. Working at the intersection of finance and technology, the Analyst will focus on learning the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals.

Over time, the Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst will contribute to the development and enhancement of the tools and technologies that support NISA\'s derivative investment process. The Analyst will work with senior members of the Derivatives team to leverage and incorporate these quantitative tools and methods into the investment process, systematically building individualized portfolios to meet clients\' varied risk and return objectives. Strategic derivative implementation at NISA demands both an operational expertise and the commitment of highly engaged investment professionals, supported by dedicated technology and talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics
• Asset management experience preferred (1-3 years)
• Candidates must have a strong academic background, and possess a high degree of aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
• Proficient in techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
• The candidate should be highly curious and comfortable dealing with unstructured problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

NISA\'s culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.