Quantitative Researcher (San Francisco)

Insight Investment is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join the Fixed Income Quantitative Research Team in San Francisco.

We are looking for expertise and experience in financial modeling, machine learning, statistics, and data science as applied to the domain of financial markets and investing, with an emphasis on Fixed Income, Asset Allocation, and Investment Solutions Design.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop a range of financial and statistical models to generate data-driven investment insights leveraging traditional and alternative data sets.
• Practitioner mindset to solve investment problems including alpha generation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction with a keen eye towards model interpretability and feature attribution.
• Perform detailed analysis and management of data including resolving data imperfections, conducting data transformations, pre-processing, and collating diverse data sources to facilitate their usage in model building.
• Work in close collaboration with a global team of quant and fundamental researchers and portfolio managers in a high growth and collaborative environment with competing priorities.
• Contribute data and code to the fixed income research platform for the benefit of the broader team.

Experience Required

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics, or engineering. Even though it is a fixed income research role, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including equity, currency, economics, and physical and mathematical sciences.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in applying a range of financial and statistical modeling techniques to real-world datasets. We will include the experience acquired as part of an advanced degree, related to thesis work, research papers, and internships.
• Deep understanding of modern data science techniques and their applicability for solving a variety of real-world problems. Experience working with a variety of structured and unstructured data. Strong coding and infrastructure development skills and experience, including fluency in Python and SQL.
• Effective communication skills, especially an ability to communicate technical concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and own multiple major research projects to drive the growth of the business.

Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at TalentAcquisition@InsightInvestment.com

Insight Investment is an equal opportunities employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Under pay transparency law we are required to indicate the base salary range for this role of USD $170,000-$190,000. Any offer of employment will be made based upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate and the base salary offered could be higher or lower than indicated.

About Insight Investment

Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities.