VP/Director, Equity Quant Developer/Strat

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This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and complex modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include leading the development of new models, analytic processes, or system approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations may include the ability to influence strategic direction, as well as develop tactical plans.

The Equities Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team is seeking an experienced quantitative strategist in New York or London  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

• 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.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40