
AI and Trading Analytics Researcher – AVP
State Street
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design and test quantitative models, trading analytics, and alpha signals to address specific Markets business needs.
- Work closely with SSA research experts and academic collaborators to incorporate advanced research ideas into practical internal trading analytics and models.
- Apply statistical methods and ML to extract insights from large financial datasets and proprietary SSA research indicators.
- Develop research code, AI-based analytical tools, and model specifications in Python, Matlab, SQL, supporting implementation and reuse.
- Collaborate directly with traders and subject matter experts while embedded on the trading floor to prototype ideas and refine models.
- Translate research findings into internal tools, systematic indicators, and client‑facing materials.
- Communicate results clearly through written analysis and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Requirements
- Advanced degree and/or proven experience in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years’ work experience in investment management, investment research, data science, or a similar field involving quantitative techniques for data and analysis.
- Strong familiarity with theoretical and practical concepts in data analytics for investing, statistical analysis, time series forecasting, classical statistics, and machine learning / AI.
- Strong familiarity with concepts in investment management, asset allocation, risk management, and investment strategy design.
- Highly proficient coding skills (Python preferred) and attention to detail.
- Highly effective communication skills and ability to collaborate successfully.
Benefits
- generous medical care
- insurance and savings plans
- flexible Work Programs
- educational support
- paid volunteer days
- matching gift programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quantitative modelstrading analyticsalpha signalsstatistical methodsmachine learningPythonMatlabSQLdata analyticstime series forecasting
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationattention to detail
Certifications
advanced degree