Quant Trader, Direct Indexing

TIAA

Quant Trader executing equity orders and improving algorithmic execution for Nuveen, a global public and private asset manager. Managing trade workflows, analytics, and operational controls.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing equity orders using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques, while optimizing trade outcomes through data analysis and collaboration with technology teams. Proficient in managing trade workflows, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Equity Trading ExperienceProficiency In PythonExecution AnalyticsOrder Management Systems (OMS)Transaction Cost Analysis

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Trading TechniquesExecution AlgorithmsSQLExcelPre-Trade AnalysisPost-Trade AnalysisPortfolio OptimizationData AnalysisReconciliation ProcessesMarket Data Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationResponsivenessReliabilityCollaborationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Execution Management Systems (EMS)Data PipelinesDashboardsQuantitative ModelsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Equity Market StructureCorporate ActionsSettlement TimelinesTrading OperationsSystematic Trading Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute equity orders across markets using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques
Monitor market conditions, liquidity, transaction costs, and execution performance to optimize trade outcomes
Operate daily trade workflow, including reconciliation, execution, allocations, and confirmations
Investigate and resolve trade issues; execute corrections and cancels and identify root causes
Partner with brokers and custodians to prevent recurring trade issues
Analyze trading data to improve execution quality, reduce market impact, and strengthen operational controls
Develop and maintain quantitative models, analytics, and dashboards for execution performance, broker algorithms, and market impact
Monitor settlement, fails, and corporate actions and coordinate timely resolution
Partner with technology teams to improve automation, data pipelines, and trade processing infrastructure
Collaborate with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers on portfolio construction and trade implementation
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, settlement timelines, market structure developments, and industry best practices
Contribute to innovation across systematic and quantitative trading initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3+ years of trading, execution analytics, trading operations, or portfolio management experience
Minimum of 1+ year of equity trading experience
Proficiency in Python, Excel, and SQL
Understanding of equity market structure, execution algorithms, and transaction cost analysis
Experience with pre-trade and post-trade analysis
Familiarity with equity trade lifecycle, corporate actions, settlement, and reconciliation processes
Experience making high-stakes decisions based on well-reasoned analysis in a timely manner
Excellent communication, responsiveness, reliability, and collaboration
Familiarity with order management (OMS) and execution management (EMS) systems
Familiarity with custodian and counterparty workflows and processes
Experience working with market data, order data, and large datasets
Experience with margin and cash management
Experience with portfolio optimization and analytics
University degree preferred
5+ years of experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive program linked to performance may be included in the competitive compensation package
Superior retirement program
Competitive health, wellness and work life offerings
Future-focused skills and AI tools
Meaningful learning experiences and development pathways
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities