Quantitative Investment Strategist II

Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Retirement and Pension System seeks a Senior Investment Analyst II to lead quantitative investment research and develop sophisticated strategies for the public equity unit. The role involves building quantitative models, exploring alternative datasets, supporting manager selection and monitoring, and automating key investment processes.

This position is located in Baltimore's central business district and supports the public equity group in achieving returns above benchmarks while

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in quantitative discipline (Math, Stats, CS, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, Economics or Finance).
• Three years of relevant investments or finance experience.
• Strong quantitative skills, AI knowledge, and coding skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with performance attribution and risk systems.
• CFA/CAIA certification or desire to work towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative investment research for the public equity unit.
• Develop sophisticated investment strategies and quantitative models.
• Explore alternative datasets to improve return and risk insights.
• Support manager selection and ongoing monitoring.
• Automate key investment processes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Quantitative skills

AI knowledge

Coding skills

Performance attribution

Risk management concepts

Education

Four-year degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Risk systems

Job description

Maryland State Retirement and Pension System seeks a Senior Investment Analyst II to lead quantitative investment research and develop sophisticated strategies for the public equity unit. The role involves building quantitative models, exploring alternative datasets, supporting manager selection and monitoring, and automating key investment processes.

This position is located in Baltimore's central business district and supports the public equity group in achieving returns above benchmarks while