Physician / Massachusetts / Permanent / Quantitative Equity Researcher Job

Quantitative Equity Researcher

A financial institution in Massachusetts is looking to add a new Quantitative Equity Researcher for a promising opportunity with their team at their Boston office. Working as a member of a quantitative equity group, the Quantitative Equity Researcher will be responsible for researching and improving existing strategies and developing new stock-selection models.

Job Description

• Conduct alpha factor research for global equity strategies by generating creative investment ideas and rigorous quantitative analysis
• Apply statistical analysis and modeling techniques with finance intuition to datasets large and small, enhance existing models and pursue new and previously unexplored research topics
• Analyze global financial markets, industry-specific, and macroeconomic data to forecast business, industry and economic conditions and trends in order to make investment decisions
• Perform other duties, as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of Quantitative Research / Portfolio Management experience in Active Equity Strategies
• Advanced Degree from top programs
• Strong background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computational Science, and Engineering
• Solid fundamental economic quantitative research skills
• Critical knowledge of the relevant theoretical and empirical alpha factor research, forecasting methodologies, and portfolio construction techniques
• Knowledge of financial statements and other regulatory filings
• In-depth knowledge of quantitative alpha source research and modeling and portfolio construction and optimization
• Research experience working with large data sets, applying statistical and numerical methods including machine learning
• Knowledge of financial and macroeconomic databases, like Compustat, Worldscope, IBES, Datastream, CRSP, IFS, etc.
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills

• Ph.D.