Quant Researcher, Trading

Invesco Ltd. • Atlanta, GA

98d • Hybrid

About The Position

Invesco is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its Capital Markets Systematic Trading Research team. This role will contribute to generating trading insights and enhancing execution outcomes across global markets and asset classes. The position involves a blend of quantitative research, analysis of market and trading data, transaction cost analysis, and the development of tools to support more effective trading strategies and investment results. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically proficient and collaborative researcher with strong SQL and R/Python skills and experience in execution analytics, TCA, or algorithmic trading research.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in STEM major such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, computational physics/chemistry/biology; or, Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ relevant experience and strong technical skills
• Candidates must have hands on experience with SQL and R/Python, and master data science tools such as Shiny, R/Python Notebook; otherwise, the ability to quickly learn such tools must be demonstrated
• Candidates should demonstrate good knowledge of broad quantitative finance concepts and methodologies
• Team player, open minded, used to a collaborative work environment
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate a big picture idea and then zoom into the details and communicate effectively
• Pragmatic mind with a preference for hands on work over purely theoretical development
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and present data in a meaningful way
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience in transaction cost analysis, or conducting algorithmic trading research, or developing execution algorithms at a reputable buy-side firm, hedge fund or top tier investment bank are preferred
• specific knowledge on financial market microstructure, OMS/EMS, order execution and reporting process is a plus

Responsibilities

• Investigate the properties of Invesco’s orders using transaction cost analysis
• Research execution tools across asset classes
• Partner with various investment teams across the globe to better understand execution requirements
• Help identify areas of trading strategy improvements
• Analyze market and trading data and create models to improve existing trading tools and strategies
• Build and help automate various transaction cost analysis (TCA) reports

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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