Quantitative analyst
We are partnered with a multi-asset investment team focused on real assets and diversified strategies, seeking to hire a Quantitative Analyst. This front-office role sits at the intersection of portfolio construction, dynamic asset allocation, and commercial investment decision-making.
The role sits at the core of an established investment platform, contributing directly to top-down asset allocation and portfolio performance across real assets. Working closely with senior Portfolio Managers, you will help develop models, generate insights, and support investment decisions at scale.
This is a highly applied role suited to individuals who can translate quantitative analysis into practical portfolio decisions, exercise strong commercial judgment, and operate effectively in a live investment environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a hands-on role in portfolio construction decisions, influencing asset weights, risk allocation, and diversification structure.
- Develop and enhance optimization frameworks to reflect evolving views on expected returns, correlations, and tail risks.
- Conduct advanced research to refine dynamic asset allocation signals across real assets.
- Build scenario frameworks to evaluate portfolio performance under stress conditions and macroeconomic shocks.
- Provide insights into drawdown risks, diversification benefits, and tail exposures.
- Take ownership of a live, production-level asset allocation platform, ensuring reliability and accuracy of outputs.
- Partner directly with Portfolio Managers to translate model outputs into investment decisions.
- Present findings in a clear, concise, and commercially meaningful manner.
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