Softcard (acquired by Google)

Quantitative Analyst, Portfolio Engineering – Analytics

Softcard (acquired by Google)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BostonMassachusettsNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per year

About the role

  • Helping construct multi-asset and single asset portfolios using advanced asset allocation and portfolio construction techniques
  • Building high performance computing algorithms, infrastructure and APIs
  • Researching and building prediction and forecasting methods based on both classical statistical techniques as well as ML based techniques including Agentic workflows leveraging Generative AI
  • Helping translate investment frameworks from various segments of the market (i.e. cash flow driven investing, liability driven investing, insurance capital efficient portfolio construction) into tangible investment and client engagement tools
  • Leveraging advanced optimization techniques to create optimal portfolio solutions for internal and external stakeholders
  • Employing multi-period simulation tools to project and optimize performance in the context of flows and optionality
  • Integrating third party risk models in various portfolio construction exercises
  • Designing and maintaining procedures and tools that make data management and research more efficient
  • Working closely with other quantitative and technology teams in the firm in leveraging best practices from a financial theory and technological perspective.
  • Formulating new ideas for research that will help enhance frameworks and tools
  • Following academic research and industry trends to constantly incorporate best practice

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in quantitative disciplines such as engineering, finance, operations research, or computer science is required
  • Solid understanding of standard financial engineering techniques
  • Excellent knowledge of statistics and optimization
  • Strong Python programming expertise, including experience with FastAPI for building RESTful services, Numba for high-performance computing, and deploying solutions on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Strong background in technical infrastructure development, Git, and cloud technologies is advantageous
  • Researching, implementing, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational AI technologies to develop intelligent client engagement tools and chatbots will be beneficial
  • Experience managing and manipulating large data sets (preferably in SQL)
  • Strong ability to learn and translate abstract principles into systematic algorithmic representations
  • Some experience using third party risk models such as BarraOne or Axioma will be a plus
  • Progress towards CFA designation preferred.
Benefits
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
  • Health & wellbeing benefits
  • Parental Leave benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan
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Hard Skills & Tools
advanced asset allocationportfolio construction techniqueshigh performance computingmachine learningstatistical techniquesoptimizationPythonSQLlarge language modelsdata management
Soft Skills
researchcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationcreativityadaptabilityanalytical thinkingclient engagement
Certifications
CFA designation