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Head of Quantitative Equity Research based in NYC

Folks: This is a new position posting passed along by Mike E. If interested, please contact the recruiter directly; contact details below.

Our client, a global investment management firm, is seeking a talented, innovative, senior quantitative professional with experience in a variety of equity strategies to lead the quantitative equity research team and play a senior role in the growth of the firm. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in conducting statistical analyses of investments, and determining tools, strategies and theories for adding Alpha to the various strategies. This individual will set the research agenda and will provide leadership of three analysts in a team-oriented environment. The entire team is measured entirely on Alpha generation. The team works side by side with portfolio managers, responsible for risk control and execution, and a technology group, responsible for maintaining databases and writing code. The position will report directly to the Global Head of Quantitative Strategies and is based in New York City.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1. A Masters Degree or above in Math, Finance, Economics, or related field (Quantitative Finance preferred). A CFA designation is preferred.
2. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communications skills. Experience in making presentations.
3. Strong leadership skills, ideally with prior experience in leading a group.
4. Seven to ten years experience in investment management, preferably with an emphasis on quantitative management strategies. An understanding of a wide variety of equity styles is preferred.
5. An innovative and proactive attitude towards and ability in generating Alpha
6. Grounding in quantitative methods of performance measurement and an understanding of both the theories and practical application of risk return estimation, portfolio optimization and the attribution of risk and return.
7. Proficiency with data analysis/statistics tools, high level programming (VB, C++, SQL), experience with Factset, Bloomberg API and/or other investment analytical tools.

Compensation will consist of a base, bonus, and an equity incentive program. Total compensation will be dependant on the qualifications of the successful candidate but is likely to range in the mid to high six-figures.

Gabrielle Parish
President
GF Parish Group
11566 Cedar Pass
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Ph +1 (952) 541-0613
fax +1 (952) 542-9425
gabrielle@gfparishgroup.com

posted by HDShea @ 12:57 PM