Quantitative Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Onsite cafeteria

Fitness center

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Job summary

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC in St. Louis invites applications for a Quantitative Trading Analyst.

The two-year program, starting June 2027, lives in the Portfolio Management Department and builds foundations across asset classes and instruments. You will develop skills in portfolio construction, risk models, optimization, and quantitative trading signals, collaborating with senior staff to create client-tailored portfolios in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Spring 2027 bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics
• Candidates must have a strong academic background and a high aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
• Proficient in techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
• The candidate should be highly curious and comfortable dealing with unstructured problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

Responsibilities

• Two-year program starting June 2027 in Portfolio Management Department
• Learn portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals
• Improve existing tools and build new ones
• Work with senior Portfolio Management team to incorporate quantitative tools into investment process
• Gain knowledge through formal and informal training

Skills

Python

R

C/C++/C#

Java

SQL

Excel

Statistical modeling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics

Tools

Python

R

C/C++

Java

SQL

Excel

Job description

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Responsibilities

Working at the intersection of finance and technology, the Quantitative Trading Analyst will participate in a two-year program, starting June 2027, within NISA’s Portfolio Management Department. The Analyst will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of broad asset classes and financial instruments. The Analyst will build upon this foundational knowledge and focus on learning the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals.

Over time, the Quantitative Trading Analyst contributes to the department by improving existing tools and building new ones. The Analyst works with senior members of the Portfolio Management team to leverage and incorporate these quantitative tools and methods into the investment process, systematically building individualized portfolios to meet clients’ varied risk and return objectives. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the Analyst gains knowledge and experience through formal and informal training.

Qualifications

• Spring 2027 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics
• Candidates must have a strong academic background, and possess a high degree of aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
• Proficient in techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
• The candidate should be highly curious and comfortable dealing with unstructured problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

NISA’s culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent.

• Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.