2+ years in quantitative, analytical, or technical roles in Portfolio/Equity finance, Delta One, or Treasury
Proficient in Python and SQL for building analytical tools and data workflows
Understanding of equity finance and Delta One products
Experience with financing mechanics, balance sheet analysis, and working capital optimization
Knowledge of P&L and risk attribution
Strong ownership mindset with entrepreneurial problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Responsibilities
Build and enhance tools for portfolio optimization
Develop methodologies for carry attribution
Analyze balance sheet usage and capital efficiency
Support portfolio optimization initiatives and trade generation
Monitor financing markets and counterparty terms
Collaborate with Delta One, Trading, and Treasury Technology
Contribute to Treasury initiatives
Benefits
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to impact portfolio finance operations
Engagement in innovative financial strategies
Potential for professional development and skill enhancement
Access to cutting-edge analytical tools and frameworks
Full Job Description
The Quantitative Researcher will work at the intersection of Balyasny's Portfolio Finance and Delta One activity, with responsibility across portfolio optimization, excess cash deployment, financing analytics, and tool development.
The successful candidate will play an important role in advancing the team's capabilities in:
Financing optimization
Carry and financing attribution
Balance sheet and working capital analysis
Trading P&L and risk reporting
Financing market monitoring
Key Responsibilities
Build and enhance tools and reporting frameworks to support portfolio optimization
Develop and refine methodologies for carry attribution
Analyze and report on balance sheet usage, margin utilization and capital efficiency.
Support portfolio optimization and EFP trade generation efforts
Monitor financing markets, counterparty terms, and market structure
Partner closely with Delta One, Trading, Operations, Treasury Technology
Contribute to broader Treasury initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
2 or more years of experience in a quantitative, analytical, or technical role within Portfolio/Equity finance, Delta One, or Treasury
Strong programming and data skills, particularly in Python and SQL, with experience building analytical tools, reports, or data workflows.
Solid understanding of one or more of the following areas:
Knowledge of equity finance
Knowledge of Delta One products
Experience with financing and margin mechanics, balance sheet usage, and working capital optimization
Experience with P&L and risk attribution
Strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
Proven ability to build productive internal and external relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using AI-enabled development or productivity tools in a practical business environment.
Computing or Mathematical academics preferred
About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
