Sr. Quant Research, Brooklyn Direct Indexing
TIAAAbout the role
Sr Quantitative Research, Brooklyn Direct Indexing
drive alpha research and implementation for our Tax-Advantaged Long/Short business. This role owns the design and execution of quantitative research from ideas to implementation and serves as a key partner to Portfolio Managers, Engineering, and Client Service leadership.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Execute Brooklyn’s research agenda through proprietary research into various stock selection signals
Continuously evaluate performance of Brooklyn’s signal families and seek to find ways of improving client outcomes
Develop and execute capabilities for monitoring the implementation of alpha strategies in client portfolios
Research strategies for reducing implementation shortfall, working closely with the head of trading
Leverage and contribute to Brooklyn’s simulation infrastructure to create custom portfolio analyses and proposals
Review account performance and performance attribution with clients and their investment committees
Present to clients and prospects as a senior member of the Research team
Educational Requirements
University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Career Level
9IC
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative asset management or quantitative research in equities, other asset classes a plus
- A solid understanding on how markets work and how various instruments are traded
- Proven track record managing junior professionals and projects
Strong executive communication skills and comfort partnering with senior investment professionals
Preferred Experience
- Ph.D or MS. in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related quantitatively rigorous field
- Background working closely with engineering or product teams
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-07-10Base Pay Range: $217,000/yr - $304,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Tota
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