Quantitative Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 applicants for a Quantitative Trading Analyst program beginning in June 2027. The two-year program immerses you in portfolio management, risk modeling, and quantitative trading techniques.

You'll work with senior analysts to build and refine tools, learning through formal coursework and practical projects in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Strong quantitative skills and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong academic background with aptitude in quantitative thinking.
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and C/C++/C#, Java.
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year Quantitative Trading Analyst program starting June 2027.
• Learn portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization, and trading signals.
• Improve tools and build new ones with senior Portfolio Management team.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with formal and informal training.

Skills

Python

R

C/C++/C#

Java

SQL

Excel

Statistical modeling

Teamwork

Communication

Time management under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Statistics

Tools

SQL

Excel

Git

Job description

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.