Quantitative Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management (2-Year)

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

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.