Quantitative Researcher: Alpha Models & Signals

Columbia-Threadneedle-Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office collaboration 4 days a week

Work from home 1 day per week

Health, dental and life insurances

401(k) plan

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to lead research and development of stock selection signals and alpha models. You will collaborate with global analysts and portfolio managers, contributing to the production and monitoring of models and enhancing analytics platforms.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, econometrics, and machine learning, with hands-on testing and deployment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of quantitative investment research experience.
• Strong knowledge of equity markets, factor investing, and portfolio construction.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop stock selection signals and alpha models.
• Collaborate with analysts and portfolio managers across the globe.
• Produce and communicate research findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve research infrastructure and analytics platforms.

Skills

Statistics

Econometrics

Machine Learning

Quantitative Research

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to lead research and development of stock selection signals and alpha models. You will collaborate with global analysts and portfolio managers, contributing to the production and monitoring of models and enhancing analytics platforms.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, econometrics, and machine learning, with hands-on testing and deployment experience.