Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Strategies Group
Cross River · Fort Lee, NJ · 1 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Work closely with SPG and PFG to provide quantitative and analytical insights across investment opportunities, ABS securitizations, and structured credit transactions - from deal inception through execution
- Support capital commitment objectives through systematic underwriting of investment opportunities. Deliver refined and polished views on analytics, base/stress assumptions, and cashflow models that accurately capture the risk/reward dynamics of potential trades
- Support investment advisory mandates by producing market-ready analytics, comparative deal analyses, and performance benchmarks that help articulate differentiated value proposition to clients and counterparties
- Develop and maintain analytical frameworks to evaluate collateral pools, form views on key pricing assumptions (e.g., prepayment speeds, default/loss curves), and deliver actionable insights that inform deal economics and structuring decisions
- Translate quantitative outputs into clear/concise narratives and presentation materials that support pitch efforts, client discussions, and internal committees
- Partner with the team to identify, prioritize, and integrate high-impact AI use cases across workflows. Explore and implement AI-driven approaches to collateral analysis using LLMs and Python based tools
- Partner with other functions within CSG and across the bank to ensure consistency in assumptions, methodologies, and market intelligence used across the group
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in financial engineering, math, statistics, computer science, or any another quantitative/analytical field required
- 3+ years of experience in Structured Finance, Securitization, or broader Fixed Income markets is required. Direct exposure to ABS products is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of cashflow modeling and securitization mechanics - deal waterfalls, tranche structures, collateral performance analysis is preferred
- Proficiency in advanced excel & programming is required for this role. Hands-on experience in Python & SQL is critical for success
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - ability to distill complex analytics into clear, persuasive narratives for both internal stakeholders and external counterparties
- Builder's mentality - someone who doesn't just use existing tools but actively seeks to improve how the team works by introducing new technologies, frameworks, and AI-driven efficiencies
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Pay
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00