VP, Quantitative Finance & Investment Strategy

Select Recruiting Group, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruiting Group, LLC is partnering with a financial services organization in the Greater Philadelphia Area to identify an accomplished quantitative finance professional for a senior VP-level opportunity.

This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic responsibility, interacting regularly with senior leadership to influence investment decisions, risk management, and cross-functional initiatives. You'll develop advanced models and present analyses to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Economics or Finance.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in quantitative finance, derivatives, capital markets or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives and their applications in investment/risk strategies.
• Proven experience with quantitative modeling, valuation, and hedging.
• Strong numerical methods, statistics, and optimization knowledge.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, C#, or Java.
• Ability to translate analyses into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex financial exposures and develop quantitative approaches for investment and risk decisions.
• Analyze, design, and assess hedging strategies using derivatives and capital markets products.
• Develop and enhance models for valuation, portfolio analysis, and scenario testing.
• Apply statistical and numerical techniques to assess market behavior and risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analyses into practical recommendations.
• Contribute quantitative expertise to key business initiatives and transactions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen modeling methodologies and tech capabilities.
• Present analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders clearly.
• Build relationships with external market participants and partners.
• Provide technical leadership to advance the team's capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

C++

C#

Java

Job description

VP, Quantitative Finance & Investment Strategy

Greater Philadelphia Area | Full-Time

We are partnering with a financial services organization to identify an accomplished quantitative finance professional for a senior-level opportunity.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical knowledge of financial markets with strong analytical judgment and the ability to influence investment decisions.

We are seeking a professional who enjoys solving challenging financial problems, developing sophisticated analytical solutions, and working at the intersection of quantitative finance, investment strategy, and risk management.

The position offers a combination of hands‑on technical work, strategic responsibility, and regular interaction with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex financial exposures and develop quantitative approaches to support investment and risk management decisions.
• Analyze, design, and assess hedging strategies involving derivative instruments and other capital markets products.
• Develop and enhance financial models used for valuation, portfolio analysis, scenario testing, and strategic decision‑making.
• Apply advanced statistical and numerical techniques to assess market behavior, financial risks, and potential investment outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations.
• Contribute quantitative expertise to important business initiatives, financial transactions, and investment‑related projects.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen modeling methodologies, analytical infrastructure, and technology capabilities.
• Present financial analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders, clearly communicating complex concepts and their business implications.
• Build relationships with external financial market participants and other professional partners.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance while helping advance the capabilities of the broader team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or Finance.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in quantitative finance, derivatives, capital markets, investment analytics, or market risk management.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, particularly derivatives, and their application in investment and risk management strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative modeling, financial valuation, and hedging methodologies.
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques.
• Programming experience using Python, C++, C#, Java, or comparable languages.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex financial issues and translate analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and contributing to significant financial or strategic initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance detailed technical work with broader business objectives.