Quant Developer

Australian Ethical Investment

Quant Developer building data, research, and investment systems for Australian Ethical, an ASX-listed ethical investment manager. Supporting systematic equity strategies, portfolio construction, optimisation, and trade implementation.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative development and investment systems, with strong capabilities in SQL and Python for building and maintaining investment data platforms. Proven ability to enhance research infrastructure and support quantitative research projects in equity markets.

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Quantitative DevelopmentInvestment Systems DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencySecurities Database Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative ResearchData EngineeringMarket Data ManagementCorporate Actions ManagementPortfolio Optimisation TechniquesAlpha Signal DevelopmentFactor ModelsProduction-Quality Systems DevelopmentScalable Research Infrastructure DesignData Integrity Maintenance

Soft Skills

Collaboration with Investment ProfessionalsEffective Communication in High-Performing Teams

Tools & Technologies

Snowflake

Certifications & Qualifications

CFA DesignationRelevant Tertiary Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Systematic Equity StrategiesInvestment ResearchFinancial Data EngineeringBenchmark ChangesSecurity Lifecycle Events

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage investment data platforms underpinning domestic and international systematic equity strategies
Develop and maintain market, fundamental, benchmark, and corporate action datasets
Design and enhance scalable research infrastructure for testing, evaluating, and implementing investment ideas
Partner with investment professionals to develop alpha signals, factor models, and quantitative research capabilities
Maintain data integrity across global equity markets, including corporate actions, security lifecycle events, and benchmark changes
Develop automated, production-quality systems supporting portfolio construction, optimisation, and trade implementation
Improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of investment research and operational workflows
Contribute to proprietary investment, risk, and analytics capabilities
Support Australian Ethical's strategic objective of growing funds under management

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in quantitative development, investment systems development, financial data engineering, or similar
Demonstrated track record supporting quantitative research projects and enhancing or developing new strategies
Experience building a securities database for research and production
Passion for equity markets and quantitative investing
Strong SQL and Python skills
Deep understanding of market data, corporate actions, and security master management
Ability to work effectively with portfolio managers and researchers in a high-performing investment team
Exposure to systematic equity strategies, quantitative modelling, or portfolio optimisation techniques
Proficiency in SQL and Python essential
Snowflake highly regarded
Ideally, experience in a production investment environment supporting live portfolios and trading workflows
Relevant tertiary qualifications
CFA designation highly regarded
Successful candidate must complete background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary, including short-term and long-term incentives
Access to an Employee Share Plan
Hybrid work arrangements
Wellbeing program that includes additional leave above statutory requirements
Birthday Leave
Purpose-aligned volunteer days
20 days paid annual leave
Additional 3 paid days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace culture