Quantitative Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC•Clayton, MO

About The Position

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams. Working at the intersection of finance and technology, the Quantitative Trading Analyst will participate in a two-year program, starting June 2027, within NISA’s Portfolio Management Department. The Analyst will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of broad asset classes and financial instruments. The Analyst will build upon this foundational knowledge and focus on learning the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals. Over time, the Quantitative Trading Analyst contributes to the department by improving existing tools and building new ones. The Analyst works with senior members of the Portfolio Management team to leverage and incorporate these quantitative tools and methods into the investment process, systematically building individualized portfolios to meet clients’ varied risk and return objectives. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the Analyst gains knowledge and experience through formal and informal training.

Requirements

Spring 2027 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics
Strong academic background
High degree of aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
Proficient in techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
Highly curious and comfortable dealing with unstructured problems
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

Responsibilities

Gain foundational knowledge and understanding of broad asset classes and financial instruments.
Learn the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals.
Improve existing tools and build new ones.
Leverage and incorporate quantitative tools and methods into the investment process.
Systematically build individualized portfolios to meet clients’ varied risk and return objectives.