Quantitative Trading Analyst: Portfolio Optimization

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 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.