TIAA

Quantitative Research & Analytics

TIAA$149K — $227K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in financial services or technology industry
  • Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and portfolio optimization
  • Proficient in R and Python, experienced with generative AI tools
  • 7+ years preferred experience in investment management, focusing on fixed income
  • Knowledge of fixed income markets, risk analytics, and portfolio management

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead research to innovate fixed income portfolio monitoring
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for investment opportunities
  • Collaborate with Portfolio Managers on strategies and risk management
  • Lead enhancement of quantitative investment infrastructure for scalability
  • Analyze trading strategies and market conditions with team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Superior retirement program
  • Competitive health and wellness offerings
  • Support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Sr Quantitative Analyst
The Sr. Quantitative Analyst uses mathematical or statistical techniques to solve complex issues for the organization including risk management, securities trading, portfolio surveillance, and financial market regulation. This job oversees the identification, planning, and prioritization processes that drive high-level functional concepts from road maps through proof-of-concepts to production. As a subject matter expert in quant research, this job architects and influences the direction of quantitative research for the organization. This job partners with Portfolio Managers and key stakeholders and conducts research associated with quantitative and qualitative strategies that span global public markets dealing with fixed income investments.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Spearhead the research and development of innovative ideas to enhance existing fixed income portfolio monitoring and management platform, ensuring a continuous evolution of our quantitative strategies
  • Perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis critical to the determination of potential investment opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to enhance all facets of their strategies, risk management, portfolio construction, and performance attribution.
  • Take a leadership role in managing and enhancing the quantitative investment infrastructure, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and robustness of the systems.
  • Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis used in the determination of potential investment opportunities.
  • Coordinates with team members to analyze trading strategies, market conditions, and trading system performance to establish quantitative techniques.


Key Responsibilities and Duties

Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience
  • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred


Career Level
8IC

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in financial services or financial services technology industry
  • Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and portfolio optimization techniques
  • Proficiency in R and Python, with demonstrated ability to leverage generative AI tools within technical workflows


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in the investment management industry with a focus on fixed income asset classes
  • Experience with managing fixed income portfolios, bond trading, or risk management of fixed income portfolios
  • Knowledge of fixed income markets, risk analytics, and portfolio risk management concepts
  • Experience with Bloomberg Terminal/PORT/AIM/bond indices
  • Experience with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)


Related Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Financial Risk Management, Machine Learning, Mathematical Finance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Quantitative Analysis, Statistics, Trading Strategies

Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-09-19

Base Pay Range: $149,000/yr - $227,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

About TIAA

TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. The company is dedicated to helping those who teach, heal, and serve to achieve financial well-being. TIAA was founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York, United States.

TIAA Careers

Joining TIAA presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a team that prides itself on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company deeply committed to the professional development and well-being of its employees, TIAA is where your career aspirations can take flight.

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