Quantitative Investment Strategist – 2509 recruitment
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The primary responsibility of the Strategist will be providing research insights and customized portfolio analysis for multi-sector portfolio management and client solutions.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct focused research on asset allocation, portfolio customization, sector specific research, scenario analysis, and other related research to the client solutions and multi-sector portfolio management efforts within the fixed-income division.
Interface with internal investments staff and client-facing teams to develop new research agenda, provide conceptual guidance and education, and communicate the results of the research efforts.
Provide technical and conceptual guidance to other fixed-income quants who will also be engaged in these research efforts.
Project management of research efforts and any associated development efforts with the front-office development team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- M.S. in quantitative finance, science, engineering, or mathematics
- 5 - 15 years of experience in quantitative research with at least 5 years of experience in fixed income
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with multi-sector and asset allocation research
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to conduct "hands-on" research on behalf of clients, portfolio managers, and other members of the investment staff
- Ability to lead a team of quant analysts on research projects by providing analytical guidance, planning individual tasks, and setting priorities
- High level of personal accountability and ownership of individual projects
- Ability to work accurately and maintain composure under pressure while meeting deadlines
- Ability to successfully manage and complete multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Ability to work with technology groups and manage development projects
- Proficiency with analytic modeling platforms such as Matlab, R, and S-plus. Ability to work with databases
T. Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer