Equities Quantitative Investment Strategies - VP/Director

Job Description:

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Job Description:

The Equities Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team is seeking an experienced quantitative strategist in New York to support the design and implementation of systematic equity and volatility‑control indices. The role combines quantitative modelling, data analysis, and robust technical implementation, and involves close collaboration with structuring, trading, and technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance new equity investable indices and vol‑control index strategies.
• Build and maintain index backtests, risk representation, client reports.
• Improve data pipelines and index infrastructure.
• Create tools for monitoring, risk analysis, and strategy performance.
• Work with traders and structurers to facilitate index innovation

Requirements

• Degree in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.).
• Strong programming skills, ideally in Python; experience with production systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of equities derivatives, or systematic strategies beneficial but not required.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$200,000.00 - $300,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.