Jobs · Analyst · New York

Quantitative Analyst (AI) II

OVA.Work · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridAnalystContract

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and maintain quantitative models for pricing, forecasting, portfolio optimization, and risk analysis.
  • Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to improve predictive modeling and decision-making.
  • Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and investment opportunities.
  • Design statistical models for time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, classification, and regression.
  • Build and evaluate predictive models using historical and real-time financial data.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy quantitative models into production environments.
  • Perform backtesting, model validation, stress testing, and performance evaluation.
  • Develop data pipelines and automate quantitative analysis workflows.
  • Monitor model performance and recommend improvements based on changing market conditions.
  • Document methodologies, assumptions, and model validation results.
  • Ensure compliance with model governance, regulatory standards, and risk management policies.
  • Present analytical findings and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • 35+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, machine learning, or data science.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Solid understanding of statistics, probability, linear algebra, optimization, and numerical methods.
  • Experience with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience working with SQL and large datasets.
  • Knowledge of financial instruments, market data, and quantitative finance concepts.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in algorithmic trading, portfolio optimization, or quantitative investment strategies.
  • Knowledge of deep learning, reinforcement learning, or Generative AI for financial applications.
  • Experience with time-series forecasting models such as ARIMA, Prophet, or LSTM networks.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience deploying machine learning models using MLOps practices.
  • Understanding of financial risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CQF are an advantage.

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