What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Researcher position at CW Talent Solutions?
Quantitative Researcher – Portfolio Construction
We are seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Researcher to work directly with a senior Portfolio Manager, developing models and tools to support investment decision-making and portfolio construction.
Responsibilities
- Develop analytics to identify and mitigate key portfolio risks
- Build multi-factor models
- Conduct portfolio construction research and provide actionable insights
- Research and back-test signals to support investment views
- Design trade implementation and execution analytics
- Partner with quant and engineering teams to productionise tools and reporting
Requirements
- Degree in a highly analytical field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science)
- Experience in quantitative research, trading/risk analytics, or portfolio management
- Strong statistical modelling and problem-solving skills
- Experience with portfolio construction, risk models, and transaction cost analysis
- Proficiency in Python, with experience building robust, production-quality code
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail