Quantitative Researcher - Job Description

The analyst will work as a member of our investment team to:
  • Develop new investment products and improve existing investment selection strategies
  • Build and back-test return forecasting factors and multivariate factor models
  • Research issues related to risk modeling, portfolio construction and optimization and trading
  • Prepare portfolios for trading through review of data, other inputs to the portfolio construction process, and trades generated by portfolio optimization
  • Monitor portfolios, analyze exposures, and conduct performance attribution
  • Meet with clients and consultants to discuss research and performance; assist client services team in responding to client inquiries
 
Requirements
  • 5 to 7 years of investment experience
  • Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in Finance and Accounting
  • Strong background in investments, security analysis, and accounting
  • Completion of or significant progress towards CFA
  • Knowledge of financial databases, such as Bllomberg, Compustat, Worldscope, IBES, and IDC
  • Experience with U.S. equity risk models and optimizers, such as Barra, Northfield, or Anioma
  • Strong statistics, econometrics and programming skills.
 
Application Process
Qualified candidates should forward their resume (as an MS WORD attachment) and cover letter (including availability and salary requirements) to:
 
Cardea International
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