What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Quantitative Research & Analytics position at CAPTRUST?
WHO are we looking for?
CAPTRUST is seeking a Senior Manager of Quantitative Research & Analytics to join the Investment Group. Reporting to the Director, Quantitative Research & Analytics, this role will develop and maintain models, research tools, and data workflows supporting investment decisions across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills, institutional investment experience, disciplined execution, and an ability to explain complex analysis clearly.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualification:
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #350 | Denver, CO 80111
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position.
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way , an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
CAPTRUST is seeking a Senior Manager of Quantitative Research & Analytics to join the Investment Group. Reporting to the Director, Quantitative Research & Analytics, this role will develop and maintain models, research tools, and data workflows supporting investment decisions across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills, institutional investment experience, disciplined execution, and an ability to explain complex analysis clearly.
Responsibilities
- Execute quantitative research supporting security selection, portfolio construction, risk management, strategic asset allocation, and CAPTRUST’s broader investment platform
- Build and maintain stock models, valuation tools, research dashboards, and 10-year Capital Market Assumption frameworks under the Director’s guidance
- Develop risk and simulation tools, including Value-at-Risk, Monte Carlo and historical simulation, stress testing, scenario analysis, and backtesting
- Improve investment data management, governance, quality assurance, documentation, and reproducible research workflows
- Partner with quantitative and fundamental investment colleagues; contribute analysis to external manager due diligence and monitoring
- Support the firm’s market outlook and quarterly House Views with quantitative perspectives on opportunities, risks, and portfolio positioning
- Evaluate AI, machine learning, alternative data, and emerging technologies, and help implement approved applications
- Prepare and present research findings to the Director and other stakeholders; manage assigned projects and share expertise across the Investment Group
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline and a master’s degree in quantitative finance, financial engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, economics, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience with institutional investment teams in research, portfolio management, quantitative investing, or a related function.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and R; expertise in stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo simulation, applied statistics, econometrics, and time series analysis.
- Experience building and validating institutional investment models, with strong data management, governance, documentation, and quality assurance skills.
- Fluency in Bloomberg and FactSet, plus exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex analytical work, sound judgment, and effective collaboration across teams and organizational levels.
- CFA designation; experience with Capital Market Assumptions, strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor modeling, and multi-asset risk analysis.
- Experience with dashboards and visualization tools, cloud computing, version control, modern data engineering, AI or machine learning, alternative data, and private markets analytics.
- Experience conducting external manager due diligence and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative investment environment.
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Company discretionary bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Compensation range (depending on location and experience): $160,000.00 - $200,000.00
6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #350 | Denver, CO 80111
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position.
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way , an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
- Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
- Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
- A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
- Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
- An other-centered mindset
- Integrity through maintaining objectivity
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000