Junior Quantitative Analyst - Python & Data Pipelines

Clearwater Analytics; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics is seeking an entry-level Quantitative Financial Analyst I in Boise to build and test financial models, calculation libraries, and data pipelines. The role blends applied quantitative finance with practical software development, with training provided and no prior professional experience required.

You will write Python, replicate models in Excel/Python, and work with SQL data extraction; you will grow domain knowledge and contribute to internal tooling while communicating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed or to be completed before start date in a quantitative field.
• Strong programming ability in Python — evidenced through coursework or projects.
• Foundational understanding of financial markets, instruments, and investment strategies.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Quant Developers and Analysts in researching and implementing new calculations as part of larger projects.
• Write clear, tested Python that follows team standards, and contribute to libraries and tooling.
• Replicate existing mathematical models in Excel and Python, including client analytics tie-outs.
• Perform testing of financial models using automated testing frameworks.
• Write, read, and edit SQL queries to extract data for model inputs and analyses.
• Implement numerical methods — Monte Carlo, solvers and root-finding, interpolation.
• Build and maintain data pipelines that source, normalize, and validate data.
• Learn the data model for the domain and assist in understanding data impact of changes.
• Develop small automations and use AI-assisted tooling to simplify repetitive tasks.
• Update internal documentation to reflect new features and methodology.
• Communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Communication

Probability

Statistics

Linear algebra

Numerical methods

Excel modelling

AI tooling

Education

Master’s degree in Financial Engineering/Finance/Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/CS

Tools

NumPy

pandas

SciPy

Job description

Clearwater Analytics is seeking an entry-level Quantitative Financial Analyst I in Boise to build and test financial models, calculation libraries, and data pipelines. The role blends applied quantitative finance with practical software development, with training provided and no prior professional experience required.

You will write Python, replicate models in Excel/Python, and work with SQL data extraction; you will grow domain knowledge and contribute to internal tooling while communicating