Quant Researcher
We are partnering with a leading multi-manager platform to hire a Senior Quantitative Researcher within the PM Engagement team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true "front-office quant advisor" seat at a leading multi-manager platform, working side-by-side with Portfolio Managers to shape how capital is deployed and performance is generated.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Portfolio Managers to refine portfolio construction across equity long/short strategies
- Deliver clear insight into performance drivers, risk exposures, and portfolio behavior
- Conduct attribution and factor analysis to improve understanding of returns
- Advise on positioning, capital allocation, and risk management decisions
- Develop and apply quantitative tools supporting portfolio analytics and construction
- Identify and implement best practices across teams
- Communicate findings effectively to PMs and senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with risk, data, and engineering teams to enhance analytics capabilities
Key Qualifications
- Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in equity long/short or alternative strategies
- Deep understanding of portfolio construction, risk, and performance attribution
- Experience working directly with Portfolio Managers or in a front-office environment
- Strong factor models and P&L analysis skills
- Advanced Python (pandas, numpy, research workflows)
- Experience with SQL and large datasets
- Exposure to analytics tools, dashboards, or data infrastructure is a plus
- Ability to translate quantitative work into practical investment insight
- Comfortable influencing experienced PMs and investment teams
- Commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes
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