Quantitative Systematic Risk Associate

Two Sigma; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Laundry service

Wellness activities

Casual dress

Snacks

Game rooms

Tuition reimbursement

Conference sponsorship

Training sponsorship

Vacation

Unlimited sick days

Caregiver leave

Hybrid in-office

Home office budget

Job summary

Two Sigma is seeking a proactive risk management engineer to enhance operational processes for Systematic Trading Strategies. You will develop tools, automate tasks, analyze data, and document workflows to improve risk controls.

The role requires strong math and technical skills, collaborative problem solving, and the ability to work across modelers, traders, and engineers in a hybrid New York office environment with compensation between $165,000 and $275,000.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in an analytical role; 3–10 years preferred.
• BA/BS in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline.
• Experience solving problems with code, preferably Python.
• Strong data analysis skills, preferably with Pandas.
• Knowledge of Risk Management, Operational Excellence, Finance, and Markets.
• Strong communication skills and experience documenting processes.
• Able to work independently with diverse partners and manage open scopes.

Responsibilities

• Understand Two Sigma’s systematic modeling and trading platforms and markets.
• Monitor daily strategy behavior; identify risks; escalate in real-time.
• Develop and maintain alerts, tools, and automated risk reporting.
• Build tools for quantitative strategy analysis and reporting of risk behavior.
• Collaborate with modelers, portfolio managers, traders, and investor-facing teams.
• Document and improve operational risk processes with an eye toward automation.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Data analysis

Risk management

Communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in CS, math, or technical field

Job description

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

We are looking for a strong problem solver with solid math and technical skills and a self-starter attitude to join Risk Management. In this high-tempo role, you will be tasked with managing and improving an array of operational processes for our Systematic Trading Strategies, with daily opportunities to add measurable impact. Responsibilities will include developing new tools and automation, performing data analysis tasks, leading root-cause investigations, creating insightful reports, and writing clear and helpful documentation.

You Will Take On The Following Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Two Sigma’s systematic modeling and trading platforms and the global markets they operate in
• Monitor daily trading strategy behavior and proactively identify issues that may present risks to Two Sigma’s investors and portfolios. A successful candidate will join the team’s Risk Support Rotation which is responsible for escalating issues in real-time to Two Sigma’s trading businesses, portfolio managers, and engineering and modeling partners
• Develop and maintain alerts, tools, and automated reporting for the Risk department and its partners
• Build tools for quantitative strategy analysis and use these tools to prepare, review, and present reporting on systematic strategy behavior and risk
• Improve our businesses by collaborating regularly on initiatives with partners including modelers, portfolio managers, traders, and investor-facing teams and proactively analyzing data
• Document, perform, and improve operational Risk processes, with an eye towards automation

You Should Possess The Following Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; preferred 3 - 10 years of experience in an analytical role
• At a minimum, BA/BS in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline
• Experience using programming to solve hard problems, preferably using Python
• Strong data analysis skills, preferably in Pandas
• Knowledge of or curiosity about Risk Management, Operational Excellence, Finance, and Markets
• Strong Communicator, preferably with experience in documentation and process design
• Demonstrated ability to think and work independently and with diverse partner teams, comfortable with regular context switching, managing open project scopes and open questions
• Observant, High Attention to Detail, Gets Results

You Will Enjoy The Following Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $275,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.