Russell Investment Group

Senior Quantitative Research Analyst

Russell Investment Group$120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction, and machine learning.
  • Master's degree or higher in Finance, Math, Computer Science, or Economics preferred.
  • Progress towards CFA designation is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of quantitative portfolio management.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL, with knowledge of production coding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct bespoke research projects on investment topics, focusing especially on FX and derivatives.
  • Perform portfolio construction research across varied asset classes.
  • Direct and conduct research using internal tools, databases, Python, and SQL.
  • Develop quantitative solutions to support research projects.
  • Collaborate with associates across the Investment Division to bring research initiatives to fruition.
  • Guide and mentor junior team members.

Benefits

  • Participation in competitive healthcare programs.
  • Access to retirement benefits.
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility.
  • Vacation and wellbeing programs.
Full Job Description
Salary Range:
$120,000 USD - $140,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.


Job Description:

As a member of the Research & Development team, this position will direct and expand research across the Investment Division. Activities will include initiating, fostering, and collaborating on data-oriented research projects with other associates involved in investment research, manager research, portfolio construction and analysis, asset allocation and implementation. This position will oversee and create quantitative solutions and analysis in support of these research projects and oversee bringing these projects to fruition.

One of the key responsibilities for this role will be to support and develop our FX and futures overlay platform and research in addition to quantitative research projects across equity, fixed income, and private assets.

This position will provide material guidance to junior members of the team.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Conducting bespoke research projects on investment topics across all asset classes, strategies and security types, but especially FX and derivative research projects.

  • Portfolio construction research

  • Directing and conducting research using Python and SQL and various internal tools, databases, and systems.

  • Strong coding and data analytic skills.

  • Partnering with associates from around the Investment Division to bring research projects to completion

Your Expertise:

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction, factor research, strategy backtesting, optimizations, machine learning, and coding.

  • Master's degree or higher preferred - Finance, Math, Computer Science or Economics preferred

  • CFA, or progress towards, preferred.

  • Understanding of quantitative portfolio management.

  • Programming skills in Python and SQL preferred with knowledge of production coding techniques.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to be an effective team member on projects working across the Investment Division (includes portfolio management, manager research, asset allocation and implementation).

  • Ability to work autonomously on a wide range of projects simultaneously while directing junior associates.

  • Proven ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.

About Russell Investment Group

Russell Investments is an investment management firm that provides a range of investment products and services to institutional investors, financial advisors, and individual investors. The company's offerings include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and separately managed accounts. Russell Investments is known for its Russell Indexes, which are widely used as benchmarks for investment performance. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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