Quantitative Research Analyst

LGBT Great; New York (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm seeks a Quantitative Research Analyst to join its Portfolio Management Analytics team. The role focuses on developing an analytics platform, ensuring system robustness, and requires extensive experience in C++. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered, reflecting the high standards of performance expected.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Health club discounts

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, preferably from a top school.
• 3-10 years of experience with large-scale analytics systems.
• Proficient in C++ (STL, Boost, modern C++).

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing the analytics platform for pre-trade and risk valuations.
• Software architecture and production releases primarily in C++.
• Ensuring system robustness with innovative computing techniques.

Skills

C++

High-performance computing

Cloud computing

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Quantitative Research Analyst

at PIMCO

On-site New York, New York, United States

Description

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across various fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging decades of experience in complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and strong relationships with issuers have made us one of the largest providers of traditional and nontraditional financing solutions for companies and investors seeking strong risk-adjusted returns. Since 1971, our organization has fostered a high-performance, inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking. We invest in our people and uphold our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence. We believe in helping others succeed, which has established PIMCO as an industry innovator, thought leader, and trusted advisor.

Job Description

We are seeking a senior Quantitative Developer to join our Portfolio Management Analytics team in Newport Beach or NYC. The team develops and enhances our analytics platform providing pre-trade and risk valuations across the fixed income universe. Responsibilities include software architecture, development, and production releases primarily in C++, with exposure to high-performance computing, cloud computing, messaging, and caching. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovative computing techniques and ensuring system robustness. This is a hands-on role requiring meticulous attention to detail and rapid coding development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with extensive C++ development experience. Graduates from top schools preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience with large-scale analytics systems at top-tier financial firms.
• Experience with fixed income trading systems and structured products is preferred.
• Proficiency in C++ (STL, Boost, modern C++), multi-language integration (e.g., Boost.Python).
• Knowledge of SDLC practices, version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD, automated testing, and code review processes.
• Experience with high-performance systems involving parallel processing, cloud platforms, Redis, and GPU acceleration preferred.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, proactive, adaptive, and curious mindset. Results-driven with high standards.

Benefits

PIMCO offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible work arrangements, parental leave, employee assistance, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational reimbursement. Compensation includes a base salary ($205,000 - $240,000) and discretionary bonus based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or veterans upon request.