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Founding Quant Engineer
San Francisco, CA | Full-time, On-site | $200K–$300K Equity
Company Overview
They're building an AI-native platform designed to make financial advisors significantly more effective. The wealth management industry still depends on outdated manual processes, leaving clients with subpar outcomes. Backed by top investors and advisors, they're assembling a world-class founding team from leading fintech and AI firms to transform this space.
The Role
As Founding Quant Engineer, you’ll design and own the quantitative foundation of the platform. You’ll drive portfolio optimisation, develop scalable machine learning models, and lead research that powers personalised investment strategies. You’ll also collaborate directly with advisors to align cutting-edge innovation with real-world needs.
What You’ll Own
- Portfolio optimisation algorithms balancing return, risk, and tax efficiency
- Machine learning models that scale personalised investment strategies
- Quantitative research that drives AI-powered recommendations
- Direct advisor engagement to ground solutions in practice
What We’re Looking For
- 7 years as a quantitative researcher at a Tier 1 fund (or 3 years with advanced degree)
- Expertise in optimisation, risk modelling, and applied ML
- Entrepreneurial mindset and drive to help build from the ground up
Details
- Salary: $200K–$300K competitive equity
- Location: San Francisco, CA (on-site 4–5 days per week)
- Visa sponsorship: Not available
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000
