Quantitative Analyst

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Quantitative Analyst.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Analyst to join a lean, high-impact team responsible for trade construction, portfolio rebalancing, and quantitative strategy execution across internally managed funds. The role sits at the intersection of software development, data engineering, and investment strategy.

Team Overview

Small quant team supporting U.S. small cap, mid cap, and international developed strategies, with full responsibility for trade preparation and rebalances in a highly data-driven Python environment.

Key Responsibilities

Execute trades and run full portfolio rebalances using optimization tools; build automated data checks to ensure accuracy. Develop and maintain quantitative alpha and risk models. Track performance and attribution using internal and third-party tools. Write scalable Python code and fulfill ad hoc analytical, reporting, and development requests.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Advanced Python (R a plus); strong data engineering and workflow automation skills; solid statistical foundation including regression. Ability to operate in a role that is approximately two-thirds coding and one-third quantitative analysis, delivering reliable tools and models.
• Experience: Asset management or quantitative investing experience preferred with exposure to portfolio construction or trading workflows.
• Education: Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar.

First-Year Success

Independently execute full trade cycles, build production-quality code, troubleshoot issues, and contribute meaningfully to scaling team capabilities.

Key Attributes

Curiosity, resilience, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment

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