Director of Quantitative Research

Potomac•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Potomac is seeking an experienced quantitative investment professional to help develop systematic investment strategies, enhance portfolio construction and risk management, and drive innovation across our investment platform. This role combines quantitative research, portfolio analytics, and investment thought leadership to support better outcomes for advisors and investors through disciplined, data-driven decision making.

Requirements

7-15+ years of investment industry experience
Deep understanding of portfolio construction and risk management
Advanced Python skills and experience working with financial datasets
Experience conducting quantitative investment research
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for markets

Nice To Haves

Background in systematic trading or quantitative portfolio management
Experience with futures, options, ETFs, or other liquid investment vehicles
Experience building investment tools, dashboards, or research platforms

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and enhance systematic investment strategies
Conduct quantitative research across equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and ETFs
Build and maintain factor, trend, momentum, and risk-based models
Research market regimes, portfolio construction techniques, and risk management frameworks
Improve data quality, research efficiency, and portfolio oversight
Contribute research and recommendations to investment committee discussions
Present findings clearly and effectively to senior leadership
Participate in portfolio allocation decisions
Translate investment ideas into new products
Support portfolio managers through advanced performance and risk analysis
Develop attribution, exposure, and scenario analysis tools
Monitor portfolio characteristics and identify opportunities to improve outcomes
Evaluate new products, strategies, and investment vehicles
Assist in the development of investment commentary, white papers, and advisor-facing materials
Present research findings to advisors and clients when appropriate
Serve as a subject matter expert on quantitative investing and portfolio construction