Job Title: Vice President, Quantitative Analyst
Department: Investments
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Head of Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $200,000 - $225,000
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Analyst with 7+ years of experience in quantitative research and financial modeling to enhance investment strategies. The candidate will collaborate with fundamental portfolio managers, develop and refine models, and deliver data-driven investment insights. The candidate should have strong statistical ability, knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques, and proficiency in programming. Effective communication skills are necessary. A master’s or higher in a quantitative or engineering field is required. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Develop and maintain quantitative models to support investment decisions.
- Collaborate with fundamental portfolio managers to integrate quantitative insights and models into fundamental strategies.
- Analyze financial and market data using statistical, econometric, and AI/ML to identify trends and opportunities.
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate internal and external data sources.
- Build scalable tools and processes using R or Python.
- Clearly communicate findings and provide transparency in model development, assumptions, and outputs.
Minimum Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in quantitative analysis and financial modeling including equities and factor investing.
- Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, AI or related quantitative or engineering field.
- Proficiency in R/Python for data analysis and modeling.
- Strong data science skills, including data cleaning, predictive modeling, and feature engineering.
- Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate AI/ML including LLM’s.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to bridge quantitative research with fundamental investment decision-making.
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
