Senior Associate/Vice President – Quantitative Strategy Team recruitment
In independent surveys of major institutional clients, Bernstein's research is ranked #1 for overall quality, industry knowledge, most trusted, best detailed financial analysis, most useful valuation frameworks, and best original research. In Institutional Investor’s 2010 annual client survey, the leading survey by which analysts in our industry are evaluated, 100% of our U.S. Analysts were recognized as among the best in their respective fields -- more than any other firm on Wall Street.
Since Sanford C. Bernstein was founded in 1967, research has been our calling card. The Bernstein research brand is defined by our renowned Blackbooks, reports known for their unbiased, in-depth company and industry forecasts. We have a community of Research Analysts who are acknowledged thought leaders that typically have years of experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of independent and disciplined investment and industry analysis. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of our buy side parent, AllianceBernstein.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Associate and/or a VP-level candidate (depending on experience) to join our Quantitative and Strategy team led by Vadim Zlotnikov, AllianceBernstein’s Chief Market Strategist. This position has a high level of independence and autonomy, and involves developing and implementing sophisticated quantitative tools including stock selection models, risk models, and portfolio optimizations. In addition to contributing to our published research and marketing materials, the role will have responsibility for a high level of customized analysis for our institutional client base. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. This position has outstanding potential for career advancement.
Job Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD or advanced degree in math, financial engineering, statistics, quantitative finance or other related field. Successful candidates will have track records of outstanding professional and academic performance, excellent analytical and financial skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level. Proficiency in SAS and C++ programming is required and Visual Basic is a plus. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of financial and statistical modeling concepts and be familiar with financial statements and accounting. The abilities to build solutions to complex analytical problems and communicate (in writing and verbally) with a sophisticated institutional client base are essential. We believe Bernstein is the best place to build a career in investment research. We take the most rigorous and in-depth approach to research analysis, and our work environment is both intellectually challenging and collegial. We make a strong commitment to the development of our talent. We emphasize core cognitive abilities in our recruiting process, and our interviews may include problem-solving questions.