CareerPlan

Portfolio Researcher

New York, New York, United States of AmericaFull-time$160k–$250k2026-08-11 → 2026-10-21

Core

Develop and maintain factor modeling and risk measurement frameworks to support portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and performance attribution for a global alternative investment firm.

Role type

Senior quantitative researcher (risk modeling)

Builds

Quantitative risk models and analytics frameworks

Domain

Financial services / Quantitative risk management

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, SQL, Polars, Pandas, factor modeling, risk analysis, portfolio optimization, performance attribution

Preferred skills

Compiled statically typed languages, MSCI/Barra/Axioma/Bloomberg experience, public GitHub repositories

Technologies

Python, SQL, Polars, Pandas, MSCI, Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust factor modeling and risk measurement frameworks; Support design and enhancement of quantitative frameworks; Partner with Technology to transition models to production; Lead research and implementation of quantitative models; Apply quantitative tools to improve portfolio insight and risk transparency.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC