Associate Portfolio Manager

Job description

Job title:

Associate Portfolio Manager

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts

Tasks

• Work with the portfolio management team to implement Numeric's equity strategies and develop new strategies
• Daily interaction with the Portfolio Analytics group on portfolio rebalancing issues
• Ad hoc decisions on agreed trades
• Research into improvements to all aspects of the investment process
• Collaboration with the research group to develop new alpha models
• Produce meaningful analysis and commentary to understand the drivers of performance and communicate to clients/prospects
• Discussion of market development and strategy performance with customers/prospects

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative equity portfolio management and research
• A degree (Ph.D., M.S.) in a quantitative discipline or an MBA with a finance specialization is strongly preferred
• Ability to improve and develop quantitative models and conduct quantitative/statistical research in the areas of stock selection, portfolio construction and risk modeling
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial analysis
• Extensive experience with programming in Python/R or other statistical computing packages
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative personality
• Ability to build close relationships and strong networks with sophisticated institutional investors and advisors
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• A passion for investing
• Strong sense of integrity and work ethic

We offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation, pension/401(k) benefits, life and long-term disability insurance, group health benefits, enhanced parental leave and long-term leave
• Depending on the location, additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym memberships and pet insurance may be offered
• Inclusive environment that promotes diversity of opportunity
• Opportunities for career development and growth through learning and development programs