Investment Research Associate

Jobtailor

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor invites applications for a three-year Investment Research Associate program in Boston. You will rotate across multiple teams, gaining hands-on experience in quantitative and fundamental methods, across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and asset allocation.

You will help develop investment models, interpret market drivers, and work on complex analyses while collaborating with senior researchers, PMs, and traders.

Qualifications

Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by June 2027.
Degree in a quantitative/analytical field such as Mathematics, Economics, Financial Engineering, Physics, CS, or related discipline.
Demonstrated interest in investing through coursework or internship experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Programming in Python or MATLAB; familiarity with SQL is a plus.
Familiarity with generative AI tools and prompt engineering.
Genuine passion for investing and a strong desire to analyze opportunities.
Willingness to take initiative and contribute a differentiated perspective.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize information.

Responsibilities

Participate in a three-year rotational Investment Research Associate Program.
Rotate across investment teams and gain exposure to quantitative and fundamental approaches.
Work across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and asset allocation.
Develop and/or redefine investment models and frameworks for return drivers and market risks.
Complete complex analytical projects and interpret announcements and their implications.
Investigate macroeconomic themes and trends; present investment ideas to colleagues.
Collaborate with researchers, portfolio managers, and traders; contribute to research and decisions.
Transition to a full-time investment-team role upon program completion.

Skills

Investment Research

Quantitative Analysis

Python Programming

MATLAB Programming

SQL Familiarity

Data Synthesis

Market Risk Assessment

Investment Framework Development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by June 2027

Quantitative/analytical field degree (Math, Economics, CS, etc.)

Tools

Generative AI Tools

MS Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

Participate in a three-year rotational Investment Research Associate Program
Rotate across multiple investment teams and gain exposure to quantitative and fundamental investment approaches
Work across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and asset allocation
Develop and/or redefine investment models and frameworks for understanding return drivers and associated market risks
Complete complex analytical projects
Interpret company announcements and their investment implications
Investigate macroeconomic themes and trends
Communicate and present investment ideas to colleagues
Work closely with experienced researchers, portfolio managers, and traders
Contribute to investment research and decision-making
Participate in ongoing research and investment training and firmwide initiatives
Transition into a full-time investment-team role upon program completion, potentially earlier

Requirements

Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by June 2027
Degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as Mathematics, Economics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Demonstrated interest in investing through relevant coursework or internship experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Programming experience in at least one of Python or MATLAB; familiarity with SQL is a plus
Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., MS Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and prompt engineering
Genuine passion for investing and a strong desire to analyze investment opportunities
Willingness to take initiative, embrace risk, and contribute a differentiated perspective
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information, identify key insights, and draw conclusions
Proactive and intellectually curious, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Fewer than two years of relevant experience in the investment industry
Submit a one-page Statement of Interest
Include a current résumé
Include a copy of transcript

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in quantitative and analytical fields, with proficiency in Python or MATLAB for investment modeling. Capable of synthesizing complex information and presenting investment insights effectively within a collaborative team environment.

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