Research Associate - Quantitative Equities

The job overview for the Quantitative Equities Research Associate role at Bridgewater Associates is to work closely with equity portfolio managers and key investors to develop, implement, and oversee equities risk models. The role involves incorporating these risk models into portfolio construction processes across equity strategies and staying informed on the latest developments and research in new risk models and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, or computer science, along with 2-5 years of experience in quantitative risk or equities trading. Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical modeling skills, as well as proficiency in software development, are also required.

• Develop, implement, and oversee equities risk models, and monitor improvement across a variety of equity strategies
• Work closely with portfolio managers and key investors to understand and improve incorporation of risk metrics into portfolio construction processes
• Build and develop team and vision across leadership opportunities
• Stay informed on latest developments and research on new risk models and methodologies

• Degree in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, or computer science
• 2-5 years of experience in quantitative risk or equities trading, developing, overseeing, or improving risk models or portfolio construction techniques
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills (i.e. highly dimensional time-series and cross-sectional datasets)
• Proficiency in software development (e.g. Scala, Python, Slang)
• Familiarity with portfolio construction analytics and some exposure to quantitative portfolio management
• Demonstrated interest experience deploying and overseeing changes to quantitative risk models
• Interest in developing understandable, performant, and effective portfolio construction logic
• Desire to join a growing team with the potential for growing impact across equity strategies
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Intellectual curiosity and attention to detail
• Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude

• Health insurance with 100% premium covered and access to additional concierge medical services
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including fully paid parental leave and a competitive PTO package
• Workplace flexibility and access to back up childcare
• Financial assistance for family building support, including adoption and egg freezing
• Workplace wellness, including on-site gyms, free meals and healthy snacks, and meditation rooms
• An engaged and active community that includes many company events, affinity networks, and extracurricular interest groups