Quantitative Analyst - AVP
About The Position
We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst - AVP to help monitor and manage alternative investment strategies and associated risk information. The role involves analyzing data, generating and reviewing reports, and quantitative strategy research and due diligence. This position requires some knowledge of investment, financial, economic and industry topics. We are looking for self-motivated candidates with strong quantitative academic backgrounds and professional drive. As part of the Wilshire family, you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies. Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Requirements
- Strong Programming background in Python and SQL
- Experience in finance and knowledge of investments
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and recommend potential solutions to problems
- Takes initiative and is highly motivated
- Works effectively and productively in a team
- Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Graduate degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or other quantitatively focused program
- Strong academic track record
- 5-8 years relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- PhD preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative research and translate analytical models into production systems
- Lead the design and development of the analytics system
- Build and operate scalable risk data, analytics, and reporting infrastructure
- Investigate and analyze data errors, identifying causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Partner with Investment, Product, Engineering, and Leadership
- Communicate results internally and externally
Benefits
- collaborative work environment
- generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
- CFA and other professional membership reimbursement
- annual discretionary bonus
- full range of health and financial benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
