Wellington Management

Quantitative Strategist, Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)

Wellington Management$120K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-15 years of experience in fixed income and mortgage modeling; expertise in mortgage market dynamics, TBAs, pools, and agency CMOs
  • Strong understanding of asset pricing theory
  • Advanced degree in finance, econometrics, or quantitative discipline; CFA/CAIA credentials are a plus
  • Technical proficiency in model development and statistical analysis, familiar with Python, Java, SQL, and/or C++
  • Experience with Yield Book, Bloomberg OAS models, and eMBS dataset is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Develop models for fixed income, agency MBS, and structured products
  • Conduct empirical research on security valuation and risk premia
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on risk-neutral valuation for various stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Wellington investors to integrate quantitative models into decision-making
  • Partner with technology teams to create scalable production infrastructure for analytics
  • Engage with product management and risk professionals to enhance investment processes
  • Lead research initiatives and communicate findings to investment teams

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Health, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Tuition/CFA reimbursement
  • Flexible work environment with remote work options
  • Paid time off, including holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time
Full Job Description
THE POSITION
Wellington is seeking a quantitative risk-neutral valuation specialist in fixed income, MBS, and structured products modeling to join the Risk and Analytics Research team within Wellington Investment Risk. The team is responsible for investment analytics and risk modeling, partnering closely with investors and risk professionals to embed analytics and models into investment decision workflows, and working with technology teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-level solutions.

The Quantitative Strategist will develop models for fixed income, agency MBS, and structured product instruments; conduct empirical research on security valuation and risk premia; and serve as a subject matter expert on risk-neutral valuation for investors, product management, and the Investment Risk team. The strategist will work closely with Wellington investors to facilitate the use of quantitative models in investment decisions and portfolio construction.
This is a high-impact, high-leverage role with broad responsibilities spanning quantitative research, investment analytics, investor engagement, and production implementation.

Success in this role requires rigorous quantitative research skills, deep knowledge of risk-neutral valuation, mortgage modeling, and derivatives valuation, as well as the ability to partner with technology teams to build scalable production infrastructure for security analytics. The successful candidate will also enjoy collaborating directly with investors and integrating quantitative models into real-world investment processes.

The candidate should be able to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves leading research initiatives while interacting closely with investment teams, product management, risk professionals, and technology partners.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will combine a strong quantitative background with a deep understanding of finance and economics.
• 5-15 years of experience in fixed income and mortgage modeling; strong understanding of mortgage market dynamics, including TBAs, pools, and agency CMOs. Experience with structured products is a plus.
• Strong understanding of asset pricing theory
• Advanced degree in finance, econometrics, or quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, operations research). Other credentials such as CFA/CAIA may be relevant though not required.
• Strong technical background in model development, statistical analysis, and prototyping. Experience with Python, Java, SQL, and/or C++
• Experience with Yield Book, Bloomberg OAS models, and the eMBS dataset is a plus

LOCATION
The Quantitative Strategist will be based in Wellington's Global Headquarters in Boston, MA.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 120,000 - 225,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

About Wellington Management

Wellington Management is a global investment management firm that provides services to institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Wellington Management offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and manages over $1 trillion in assets. Wellington Management is known for its research-driven approach to investing and its commitment to responsible investing.
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