Senior Quantitative Research Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive enhancement of MIO systematic investing capabilities
• Work closely with PMs to develop backtesting tools tailored to their specific strategy and asset class needs
• Ensure that the underlying backtesting logic and architecture remain consistent across implementations
• Collaborate with PMs to analyze, refine, and optimize existing or new quantitative investment strategies
• Establish rigorous testing, validation, and risk management protocols
• Support PMs / CIO in applying the quantitative toolkit to investment problems
• Examples might include utilizing Monte Carlo simulations, factor modeling, portfolio construction techniques, and stress testing

Skillset

• Mastery of the quant toolkit (advanced statistical modeling, derivatives pricing, risk modeling, high performance numerical methods)
• Excellent coding skills and proficiency in modern data science tools stacks (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Cursor, GPT, Claude and similar LLM-based assistants
• Proven ability to work with a complex set of stakeholders (developers, researchers, traders, PMs, senior management)

Desired Background

• Significant experience as a quant
• Exceptional academic background: PhD in quantitative fields (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) strongly preferred
• 8-12 years of total professional experience as a quantitative researcher and manager of researchers in top tier institutions, ideally both on the buy side and sell side
• Experience in building systematic investment capabilities (including backtesting infrastructure) in high stakes environments
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving problems; continuous learning mindset
• Distinctive problem solving and analytical skills, applied throughout their career to a variety of investment problems
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to interact both with technical and non-technical investment professionals

Values and Priorities

• Desire to work in a values-oriented environment focused on maximizing returns for our investors
• Placing best interests of our investors above personal objectives
• Strong work ethic and drive necessary to out-think the competition