Senior Quantitative Investment Analytics Leader

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Investment Officer - Quantitative Analytics at the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois's Investments Department leads development and implementation of quantitative models to optimize an $86 billion portfolio across all asset classes.

You will contribute to risk management, data analytics, and reporting while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience with quantitative modeling or quantitative investment portfolio management.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical modeling, data analysis, and programming (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with machine learning, multivariate regression and similar data analysis techniques.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for portfolio optimization across asset classes.
• Conduct quantitative risk management, data analytics, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support investment decisions.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and governance bodies.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

The Investment Officer - Quantitative Analytics at the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois's Investments Department leads development and implementation of quantitative models to optimize an $86 billion portfolio across all asset classes.

You will contribute to risk management, data analytics, and reporting while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic investment decisions.