CareerPlan

Senior Portfolio Researcher

New York, New York, United States of AmericaFull-time$160k–$250k2026-04-16 → 2026-10-21

Core

Develop equity factor models, thematic factors, and portfolio/risk analytics to support risk management and decision-making for equity portfolios.

Role type

Senior quantitative researcher (equity factors & risk analytics)

Builds

Quantitative models, risk analytics tools, and research reports for portfolio managers and senior management

Domain

Financial services / Quantitative equity research

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Equity factor modeling, quantitative portfolio models, portfolio risk analytics, Python, SQL, data exploration, model deployment

Preferred skills

Hedging applications, portfolio optimization, MSCI/Axioma models, AI tools (LLMs, agentic workflows), Master's/Ph.D. in finance/economics

Technologies

Python, SQL, MSCI, Axioma

Responsibilities

Research and develop equity factor models and risk analytics; Conduct tactical quantitative research; Partner with technology to transition models to production; Collaborate with managers on model application; Explore new datasets and models; Prepare presentations and reports for senior management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC