Quantitative Analyst

UNCMC • Chapel Hill, NC

3h

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a Quantitative Analyst to join our Quantitative Strategy and Risk Management Team as a part of our Analyst Program. The Analyst Program offers a unique opportunity for early-career investment professionals to gain experience working closely with senior management in a small, team-oriented environment.
Who We Are:
UNC Management Company, Inc. (“UNCMC”) is a leading investment management firm based in Chapel Hill, NC established to invest exclusively on behalf of the University of North Carolina System in support of its educational and research mission. We currently manage over $13 billion in assets that are primarily invested with external investment managers. We invest around the world across a diversified mix of traditional (e.g., stock picking) and alternative (e.g., hedge funds, venture capital) asset classes and have a proven record of success with performance ranking in the top quartile relative to our college and university endowment peers.
The Investment Team. UNCMC’s Investment Team consists of: Public Investments, Private Investments, and Quantitative Strategy & Risk Management.
The Quantitative Strategy & Risk Management Team is responsible for developing asset allocation strategies, optimizing UNCIF portfolio design, and measuring and managing fund risks. The team also plays a role in sourcing diversifying investment opportunities, including quantitative trading strategies.
Your Role:
This position interacts closely with in-house investment experts and highly experienced market professionals and will gain exposure to multiple asset classes and active investment strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution, preferably in finance, economics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics
• 0-3 years of experience working with data and developing analytical or quantitative models, preferably within a financial or investment context
• Proficiency in Excel required; basic ability to program in Python a plus
• Familiarity with data visualization pillars and concepts
• Familiarity with financial markets, investment concepts, and basic portfolio/risk analytics
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and rigor
• Top-quality verbal and written communication skills with an ability to translate complex data into clear insights and visualizations
• Authorization to work in the US, without a need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of new investment opportunities
• Develop and refine quantitative tools to assess manager performance
• Build and enhance portfolio risk models
• Maintain investment databases to track and monitor both prospective and existing investments
• Produce regular performance reports that clearly communicate insights
• Use your data visualization knowledge to improve firm-wide usability and interpretation of complex information

What This Job Offers

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