Managing Director, Head of Systematic Equity

TIAA

Senior quant Portfolio Manager/Researcher leading quantitative alpha generation research for tax-advantaged long/short equity business at investment firm. Collaborating with Portfolio Managers and Engineering teams for strategic development and execution.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the Research Team
Set the research agenda for the firm and drive execution of the agenda as a player-coach
Provide leadership in the development and oversight of the Research team
Develop proprietary alpha strategies for use across all Brooklyn investment products
Supervise and monitor implementation of alpha strategies in client portfolios
Present at client meetings, industry conferences and other similar events on key research findings
Publish short thought-leadership posts, white papers and contribute to overall development of client-facing materials for the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Ph.D or MS. in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related quantitatively rigorous field
Proven track record leading teams and managing projects
Direct exposure to long/short quantitative equity portfolio management
Strong executive communication skills and comfort partnering with senior investment professionals
Background working closely with engineering or product teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

superior retirement program
highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

alpha strategiesquantitative equity portfolio managementresearch developmentdata analysisfinancial modelingstatistical analysisportfolio managementproject managementthought leadershipclient-facing materials

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive communicationteam managementpresentation skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilitymentoring

Certifications

Ph.D in EconomicsMS in FinanceMS in Mathematics