Quantitative Portfolio Construction Architect

Austin NAWIC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austin NAWIC, partnered with a leading investment manager, seeks a Quantitative Researcher to join the Portfolio Construction team in New York. You will help develop quantitative frameworks for portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making across equity strategies.

The role blends quantitative research with portfolio management, focusing on analytics, factor research, optimization, attribution, and risk modeling.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in quantitative research or related investment function
• Strong Python programming and experience with large datasets
• Experience with portfolio optimization, factor models, performance attribution, portfolio analytics, or risk management
• Understanding of equity markets, portfolio management, and quantitative investment processes
• Advanced degree or strong academic background in a quantitative discipline
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with investment professionals

Responsabilités

• Partner with Portfolio Managers to support portfolio construction and investment decision-making
• Develop and maintain portfolio construction frameworks, optimization tools, and quantitative analytics
• Conduct research on portfolio risk, factor exposures, attribution, and positioning
• Build models and tools to evaluate portfolio characteristics, concentration risks, and opportunities
• Analyze portfolio performance and identify drivers of risk and return
• Design risk models, portfolio diagnostics, and investment research infrastructure
• Collaborate with investors to translate quantitative insights into actionable recommendations
• Develop scalable Python-based tools and workflows to support research and portfolio management

Connaissances

Python

Quantitative research

Portfolio analytics

Data analysis

Communication

Formation

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Description du poste

Austin NAWIC, partnered with a leading investment manager, seeks a Quantitative Researcher to join the Portfolio Construction team in New York. You will help develop quantitative frameworks for portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making across equity strategies.

The role blends quantitative research with portfolio management, focusing on analytics, factor research, optimization, attribution, and risk modeling.