Quantitative Researcher: Investment Modeling & Backtesting
$185k - $211kWealthfront
Wealthfront in San Francisco is seeking a Quantitative Researcher/Data Scientist to develop automated investment strategies. You will analyze large datasets and collaborate with various teams to enhance investment services. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a quantitative field and has over 4 years of experience in systematic investing. Skills in Python, R, and statistical modeling are essential for success. Salary estimates range from $185,000 to $211,000 plus equity and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wealthfront
$185k - $211k
We are seeking a quantitative researcher / data scientist to join the Investments team at Wealthfront. The primary responsibility... ...derive and apply quantitative models to the empirical analysis of... ...Responsibilities Build reproducible backtests for proposed models /...Suggested- ...with an authentic passion for quantitative trading who can execute in a... ...As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will own end-to-end research... ...dynamics Develop, backtest, and optimize quantitative trading... ...Interpret complex model outputs and communicate alpha...Suggested
$144k - $187k
...Your Team Responsibilities The Factors Research Platform and Governance team is responsible for building and modernizing... ..., tooling, and frameworks that power MSCI's quantitative risk and factor model research. The team develops the systems and environments...SuggestedFlexible hours$144k - $187k
...qualified candidate to join their Factors Research Platform and Governance team in San... ...that integrates AI, developing tools for model development, and maintaining automated validation... ...for models. A M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and strong software engineering skills...Suggested- A leading FinTech company is seeking a Quantitative Modeler to perform research and model development. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline and proficiency in Python. The role involves less than 20 hours per week with potential for full...SuggestedRemote jobFull time
- ...intersection of portfolio management, quantitative research, and risk management. You... ...leadership to develop risk models, analyze power market... ...alpha research Improve backtesting, experimentation, and simulation... ...senior leadership Support investment and risk decision-making...
$117.73k - $138.5k
...statistical Treasury Risk and Pre-provision Net Revenue (PPNR) models. Regularly reviews model monitoring reports. The models may... ...findings, etc. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and five or more years of relevant experience OR - MA/MS...Temporary workLocal area3 days per week$117.73k - $138.5k
...statistical Treasury Risk and Pre‑provision Net Revenue (PPNR) models. Regularly reviews model monitoring reports. The models may... ...issues and findings. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and five or more years of relevant experience MA/MS in...Temporary work3 days per week$170k - $220k
...way. The Role We are looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to join our Research & Data Analytics... ...in the research and development of new models, data products, metrics, and insights... ...to detail Strong interest in private investing and venture-backed companies Highly competent...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal area2 days per week3 days per week$120k - $155k
...Quantitative Analyst San Francisco, CA Location: San Francisco (... ...this position, you will own research projects end-to-end from problem formulation through model development to production integration... ..., you might spend a cycle backtesting financial performance of...Contract workFlexible hours- ...by executives who have built and led quantitative research, data science, and technology teams at... ...asset managers. We work exclusively with investment management firms (asset allocators,... ...Snowflake schemas in the morning, build dbt models after lunch, and walk a client through...Day shift
- Overview We're looking for recent or upcoming PhD and Research Masters graduates to join our 2025 Quantitative Research (QR) Graduate Programme. Our education... ...market conditions. You like building mathematical models to reveal patterns in the vast amount of data and love...Casual workInternshipSummer internship
$150k - $180k
...objectives and platform vision. The Role Comity is looking for a Quantitative Researcher for Monetization to help us design, deploy, and operate... ...from our future information (forecasts) and energy systems models, under real‑world market constraints. You’ll Identify and...- ...portfolio risk through evaluating real-time strategy performance. The role involves designing and researching sophisticated investment strategies using quantitative models. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree and has a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience...
$135k - $180k
Candid Health in San Francisco is looking for an Analytics Engineer to enhance its data modeling and analytical capabilities. In this role, you will develop critical data models and work closely with various stakeholders to scale the data team and its infrastructure. The...$179k - $225k
...Senior Full Stack Engineer (PostgreSQL, Elastic, Data Modeling) San Francisco, California, United States $ 179,000.00 - 225,000.00 (US Dollar) About the job Senior Full Stack Engineer (PostgreSQL, Elastic, Data Modeling) Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Engineer...Visa sponsorship- ...disciplinary team of interaction designers, visual designers, user researchers, copywriters and web developers who collaborate closely with... ...that people love to use. Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative user studies, primarily in-lab usability and human factors...Contract work
- Reflection is looking for a driven individual to ensure high data quality for its AI models. The role involves owning data quality standards and collaborating with post-training teams to translate requirements into effective signals. The ideal candidate will have strong...
- ...commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.... ..., operations, data, and research platforms. Everything that SAM... ...technologist focused on our quantitative research initiatives. We... ...signals and production‑ready models faster, with strong governance...Internship
$266k - $385k
...About the team The UX Research team is a small team with outsized impact across OpenAI... ...Francisco, CA. We operate on a hybrid model with 3 days in the office each week and... ...role, you will: Design and execute quantitative research across the product lifecycle,...Work at officeRelocation package$215k - $240k
...and go-to-market strategy need to be grounded in rigorous quantitative modeling, and that capability is being built from the ground up.... ...production revenue forecasting end-to-end: model development, backtesting, deployment, monitoring, and iteration Build forecasting...Local areaRemote workHome officeFlexible hours$180k - $240k
...Your job is to turn that into prediction: models that flag the customs hold, the... ...online experimentation that answers that: backtesting against real outcomes, measuring lift, and... ...for you if you prefer to go deep on one research problem and be left alone, or if you measure...Work at office$160k - $230k
...company in San Francisco is hiring for a foundational role to design and implement a large-scale data infrastructure. You'll develop the Models API and manage data pipelines using Kafka, Postgres, and Clickhouse. Ideal candidates will have experience in schema design and...Flexible hours- ...our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market... ...managing sophisticated investment strategies by creating and engineering advanced quantitative financial computer modeling systems to aid in... ..., testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring...
$159k - $231k
Senior UX Quantitative Researcher, Human Factors Google San Jose, CA, USA; Miami, FL, USA; +2 more Note: By applying to this position you will... ...and Program Managers. Develop code and statistical models to understand user experience. Conduct empirical research...Full time$159k - $231k
Senior UX Quantitative Researcher, Google Maps corporate_fare Google place New York, NY, USA ; Seattle, WA, USA ; +1 more Preferred work location... ...-friendly instrumentation and taxonomy to advance AI models and user experience. Provide mentorship to junior and mid-...Temporary work- ...second or third year of university to learn about trading, equity research, trading operations and tech. Through discussions, intimate... ...also hear about how our women leaders forged their paths in investment finance and found success in the industry. What We're Looking...
$170k - $220k
Forge Global is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their Research & Data Analytics team in San Francisco. This hybrid role requires generating original research and using exclusive data to provide insights. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years' experience in data science...- Quant Blueprint LLC in San Francisco seeks recent PhD and Research Masters graduates for the 2025 Quantitative Research Graduate Programme. This unique education programme bridges the gap between academic research and real-world quantitative trading. Successful candidates...
- A leading AI technology firm in California is seeking a highly skilled professional for foundation model development. The ideal candidate will focus on gathering and generating high-quality text data through advanced data engineering techniques. Candidates should have strong...
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