Quantitative Analyst

AVM, L.P. (http://www.avmlp.com) is a registered broker dealer based in Boca Raton, FL that was established in 1982. Our affiliate, III Capital Management (http://www.iiicm.com) manages ~$5 billion in hedge fund capital, trading on a 24/7 basis worldwide. We are a multi-strategy, multi-product manager with investments primarily in fixed income relative value, options, convertible bond arbitrage, long/short credit, long/short equity, structured credit and risk transfer strategies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Analyst to join the Risk team within a dynamic multi-strategy hedge fund. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, experience in data science and data management, strong communication skills and a passion for applying advanced analytics to risk oversight, compliance, and portfolio monitoring. The candidate will report to Chief and Deputy Chief Risk Officers and will work closely with portfolio managers and traders.

This is an on-site role based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain risk monitoring tools for portfolios, including stress testing, scenario analysis, compliance reporting, VaR
• Perform quantitative analysis to identify, measure, and monitor market, credit, and liquidity risks across strategies while maintaining data quality
• Ensure data integrity within all aspects of risk monitoring and reporting
• Design and implement data pipelines and frameworks to ensure high-quality, scalable data management for risk reporting
• Collaborate with other quantitative analysts on building and maintaining valuation and risk models
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and technology teams to enhance risk analytics tools
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in an open-floor team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance)
• 3 years’ experience in a quantitative role within a risk department, preferably at a hedge fund or asset manager
• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, C# or similar and familiarity with data reporting tools (e.g., SSRS)
• Knowledge of financial instruments, including derivatives, across fixed income, equities, and FX
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Being self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and reliability
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT and similar) to accelerate code generation, risk analysis processes, and data analysis workflows
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and stay current with emerging AI capabilities

We offer all the challenge and excitement that Wall Street and the financial industry have to offer, along with competitive compensation and benefits—as well as an exceptional quality of life in beautiful South Florida!