INVESTMENT OFFICER - Quantitative Analytics

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Investment Officer - Quantitative Analytics at the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois's Investments Department leads development and implementation of quantitative models to optimize an $86 billion portfolio across all asset classes.

You will contribute to risk management, data analytics, and reporting while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience with quantitative modeling or quantitative investment portfolio management.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical modeling, data analysis, and programming (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with machine learning, multivariate regression and similar data analysis techniques.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for portfolio optimization across asset classes.
• Conduct quantitative risk management, data analytics, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support investment decisions.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and governance bodies.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

The Investment Officer - Quantitative Analytics is a mid-senior level position in the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois' Investments Department, responsible for developing and implementing quantitative models to optimize the ~$86 billion investment portfolio across all asset classes. The role involves quantitative analysis, risk management, data analytics and reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic investment decisions. This position reports to the Deputy CIO and plays a critical role in advancing TRS's mission to serve over 456,000 members.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related field


• Minimum 6 years' experience with quantitative modeling or quantitative investment portfolio management


• Advanced proficiency in statistical modeling, data analysis, and programming (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.)


• Experience with machine learning, multi-variate regression and similar data analysis techniques


• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within teams