FULL TIME Investment/Quantitative Analyst (Senior OR Lead Level positions) - risk systems, prog[...]

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is searching for a Senior or Lead Investment/Quantitative Analyst in Austin, Texas. This hybrid role involves advanced research and analysis of investment data, managing risk systems, and developing quantitative tools. Candidates should possess substantial experience in financial markets and programming skills in Python, SQL, and Excel. A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required, with a preference for advanced degrees. The position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 and $165,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of investment/market related experience resulting in understanding of financial markets.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Experience managing risk in investment portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced fundamental investment research and analysis work.
• Monitor and operate various risk and investment data systems.
• Develop tools and models to analyze investment data.

Skills

Python

SQL

Matlab

Advanced Excel

Python programming

Financial Data Tools

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Master’s degree or PhD in quantitative discipline

Tools

Power BI

Excel

R

VBA

Job description

PLEASE SEND CURRENT RESUMES DIRECTLY TO [e-mail]

REKHU CHHETRI, SR. RECRUITER – YOH SPG

LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rekhu-chhetri-126ab97/

FULL TIME INVESTMENT/QUANTITATIVE ANALYST (SENIOR OR LEAD LEVEL)

Risk systems, programming, data analytics tools/platforms experience. HYBRID ONSITE.

LOCATION

HYBRID ONSITE in AUSTIN TX. No Sponsorship.

Performs highly advanced (senior‑level) fundamental investment research and analysis work. Work involves monitoring and operating various risk and investment data systems, improving and developing risk and reporting tools, improving and developing new quantitative models used in analyzing investment data, and performing quantitative investment analysis for potential and existing investment opportunities. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Risk Management team is responsible for analyzing and mitigating multiple types of risks across all asset classes, working closely with the investment team. The team is responsible for developing tools, metrics, and processes to understand, monitor and manage the risks in traditional and alternative investment strategies.

EXPERIENCE

• 6‑10+ years of investment/market related experience resulting in understanding of financial markets
• Well‑versed in analytical and financial applications (e.g. Python, SQL, Matlab, or similar tools)
• Experience using risk systems (MSCI HedgePlatform / RiskManager, MSCI Barra, Aladdin, TruView, etc.)
• Advanced Excel / Power BI
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, Matlab, VBA, and/or other programming languages (e.g., C++, Gauss, Stata, R, SAS…etc.)
• Experience using Financial Data Tools (FactSet, Bloomberg, Rimes)
• Experience in investment data analytics tools/platforms (Backstop, LPAnalyst, Axioma, MSCI Burgiss, eFront, Venn, etc.)
• Experience using performance systems (Clearwater, Solovis, State Street system, etc.)
• Knowledge of index families and benchmarking (MSCI, Bloomberg, S&P Global, HFR Database and IndexScope, Barclays Live, Cambridge, Preqin, etc.)
• Prior knowledge and/or experience with probabilities, statistics, and empirical analysis
• Experience managing risk in the context of an investment portfolio with multi‑asset classes and using external holdings‑based risk management systems
• General knowledge of risk management principles and practices

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst (CAIA)
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline (Business Administration, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Econometrics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science).

Preferred: Master’s degree or PhD in quantitative discipline (Business Administration, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Econometrics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science).

ESTIMATED MIN RATE

$115,00.00

ESTIMATED MAX RATE

$165,000.00

BENEFITS

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, 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 status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice