Quantitative Equity and Funds Research Team Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing suite of equity models and performance monitoring which includes learning and understanding data, model specification, production implementation, coordination with model validation and model risk management, and compute needs.
• Conduct innovative research and construct next generation of equity / alpha models.
• Take responsibility for the Model Development Lifecycle including coordination with key contributors from other functions.
• Lead outreach geared toward client satisfaction, converting prospects to customers, and expanding the brand footprint.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders within the broader researcher team as well as across the organization including proposition, product, and engineering, sales, marketing, model risk, and model validation.

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

• 10-15 years’ experience in a similar role demonstrating prior equity modelling building and significant equity markets subject matter expertise.
• Prior exposure and experience with StarMine models is desired.
• Prior experience leading an equity research team is required.
• Prior experience interacting with prospects and clients is required.
• Experience with machine learning and NLP is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Python programming language is required.
• Proficiency in a Unix or Linux environment is required.
• Prior Experience with Lipper is required.
• Cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure and Spark (or variants like AWS Glue) for large-scale processing of structured and unstructured data is a required.
• Prior experience integrating data and models into production processes is desired.
• Needs to be self-reliant, resourceful, and eager to lead with a strong desire and ability to innovate.
• Advanced degree in a field such as Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or Mathematics preferred.

Compensation/Benefits Information

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $208,000 - $346,800. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match.

LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.