Quantitative Equity Strategist recruitment

The Quantitative Equity Strategist will be responsible for analyzing a broad set of economic, proprietary consumer tracking and company data in order to develop, manage and help market the firm’s to-be-launched top-down quantitative consumer equity strategy product. The firm fosters a cutting-edge environment that respects and rewards hard work.

Experience:

• Applicants should have at least 3-6 years of experience in a quant-equities environment in a role where macro-econometric modeling, creating and applying quantitative models, written product and communication with internal and external clients has been required. The preparation of more in-depth equity investment strategy and portfolio optimization studies in the past is also a plus. Prior work experience utilizing a quantitative approach to equity asset management is required.

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong quantitative education, experience in the financial markets, superior communication skills, demonstrate a high level of analytic skills, deep understanding of quantitative methods, experience writing code, back testing investment signals and the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences. Proficiency with FactSet, Global Insight and other financial, and economic databases is preferred.

• Candidate should have strong statistical programming and data mining skills. The role involves using regression models and statistical analysis to analyze data that will support the firm's quantitative investment research and investment strategy product, including the use of factor analysis and back testing. The ideal candidate will have financial data mining experience [handling large data sets] (programming skills such as SQL, Sybase, Oracle, C, C++, and/or Matlab a plus).

Education:

• Applicants should have a top university degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, engineering, economics or physics.

• CFA and or an advanced degree will be a plus.

The company offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package.  This role will work in collaborative partnership with the founder / CEO, an external advisory board and research teams to develop the product.

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