hat will you do as an Assoc/AVP, Quantitative Strategist (AI/ML & Equities), Total Portfolio Solutions:
- Generate investment insights to drive better investment decisions and accelerate time to insights for the systematic business.
- Conduct investment research and quantitative analysis supporting all stages of the investment process, including data ingestion, security mastering, data management, signal research and implementation, portfolio construction and optimization, risk management, execution, and model management.
- Partner with technologists and researchers to continuously improve investment processes and build new capabilities for investment idea generation.
- Ensure smooth operation of model processes, adhering to best practices, governance, and established procedures.
- Apply scientific methods to develop mid-horizon systematic investment models, extract actionable insights, and communicate technical concepts logically.
- Incorporate machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including the use of frontier large language models (LLMs), to analyze unconventional and unstructured datasets.
- Prioritize, create, and test complex investment ideas to validate hypotheses, demonstrating creativity in understanding interaction effects and integrating market awareness.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role
- A degree in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics) - any level welcome, from Bachelor's to Ph.D.
- Intermediate programming skills in at least one scripting language (preferably Python or R) or a compiled language (C/C++, Java)
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms with the ability to modify them as needed
- Curiosity and experience with applying machine learning to real-world datasets
- Strong problem-solving abilities, interest in financial markets, and a passion for understanding the dynamics of investment behavior
- Good to have: Journal publications or conference presentations
