Intermediate Quantitative Analyst

Ameriprise • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ Quantitative Equity Research team is seeking a curious, driven Quantitative Analyst to research new investment signals, develop alpha models, and refine portfolio construction methods. The team builds and maintains stock selection models that support systematic and fundamental strategies across the firm. The analyst will share responsibility for production models and contribute hands-on to the research and analytics platforms used by the team. The role involves close collaboration with fundamental analysts and portfolio managers around the world, exchanging ideas and insights while developing expertise across investment approaches. Employees work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week; some roles may have different or additional in-office requirements. The position requires valid U.S. work authorization that will not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in quantitative investment research, including hands-on development and testing of stock selection signals or alpha models.
• Solid understanding of equity markets, factor investing, and portfolio construction.
• Deep knowledge of statistical modeling, econometric analysis, and machine learning, with demonstrated ability to apply these techniques to investment problems.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages, including experience working with large financial datasets.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to frame research questions, challenge assumptions, and distinguish robust signals from noise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to quantitative and fundamental audiences.
• Self-directed approach and a track record of owning research projects from initial idea through production.
• Professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, and consistent delivery of accurate work on schedule.
• Collaborative working style and strong interest in building a long-term career in quantitative investing.
• Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment.

Nice To Haves

• CFA charterholder or candidate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects, including idea generation, data preparation, statistical analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate techniques for extracting tradable signals from large datasets.
• Develop alpha models and refine portfolio construction methodologies.
• Share ownership of implementing and maintaining the team's models in production.
• Enhance the team's research infrastructure and analytics platforms.
• Monitor and analyze factor and model performance, and conduct due diligence on model output.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and fundamental analysts, exchange ideas, share performance insights, and respond to inquiries.
• Present research findings to key stakeholders and develop thought leadership content.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Variable pay may be available in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level