Reference Data Analyst
GMO
PythonSQL
Investment Research Associate
GMO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
PythonSQL
About the role
- Rotate across multiple investment teams at GMO, gaining exposure to quantitative and fundamental investment approaches
- Develop and/or redefine investment models and frameworks for understanding the drivers of returns and associated risks across markets
- Complete complex analytical projects
- Interpret company announcements and their investment implications
- Investigate macroeconomic themes and trends
- Communicate and present investment ideas to colleagues
- Work closely with experienced researchers, portfolio managers, and traders and contribute to investment research and decision-making
- Participate in a three-year rotational program with typical six-to-eight month rotations and training; aim for placement into full-time investment roles upon completion of the program
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by June 2026
- Degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as Mathematics, Economics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in investing through relevant coursework or internship experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Programming experience in at least one of Python or MATLAB; familiarity with SQL is a plus
- Genuine passion for investing and a strong desire to analyze investment opportunities
- Willingness to take initiative, embrace risk, and contribute a differentiated perspective
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information, identify key insights, and draw conclusions
- Proactive and intellectually curious, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Fewer than two years of relevant experience in the investment industry
Benefits
- discretionary annual bonus award
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- long-term disability coverage
- a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan
- open paid time off
- leaves of absences
- dependent care resources
- tuition reimbursement
- charitable gifts matching
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefits
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
PythonMATLABSQLanalytical projectsinvestment modelsrisk analysisdata synthesisquantitative analysisfinancial engineeringinvestment frameworks
Soft skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinitiativeintellectual curiositycollaborationmultitaskingprioritizationpresentation skillsteam-oriented
