Quantitative Research Analyst
Quantitative Research Analyst
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$ 175000 - 250000
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Job Description
At Harris the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures experiences beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest. We constantly strive to cultivate nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought. Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.
We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our bestinclass environment. We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and nontraditional paths and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.
Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description.
The Position
Harris Associates is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to join its newly established Quantitative Research department. In this highimpact role you will collaborate closely with fundamental stock analysts and portfolio managers to design and implement datadriven frameworks that enhance stock selection portfolio construction and risk management. Your research will influence the firms core investment strategies by integrating advanced quantitative techniques with deep fundamental insights.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Portfolio Construction: Develop and refine portfolio construction processes that improve investment outcomes for valuebased equity and fixedincome strategies.
- Research: Conduct quantitative analyses (timeseries modeling factor analysis machine learning etc. to inform investment hypotheses and help discover new opportunities.
- Analytics: Perform performance and risk attribution stress testing and scenario analysis. Recommend portfolio adjustments based on datadriven findings.
- Collaboration: Present clear actionable research insights to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders ensuring alignment with the firms valueinvesting philosophy.
- Innovation: Evaluate new datasets tools and methods to keep the research framework cuttingedge; maintain code quality version control and reproducibility standards.
- Development: Codevelop tools that enable portfolio managers and analysts to take advantage of research findings.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics Statistics Engineering Economics or related field).
- Minimum 5 years of quant experience in research portfolio construction or trading with a proven impact on performance.
- Mastery of Python major data science libraries (pandas NumPy scikitlearn) and SQL.
- Proficiency with optimizers (e.g. Axioma MSCI Gurobi) and fundamental factor risk models (e.g. Barra Axioma).
- Experience applying quantitative techniques in a valueinvesting context or partnering closely with fundamental analysts to enhance stockselection decisions.
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work with all levels of stakeholders with a high degree of integrity professionalism and maturity.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (M.S. Ph.D. in a quantitative field.
- Experience with FactSet Bloomberg Refinitiv and similar market data platforms.
- Experience building tax optimization strategies or working with other nonlinear highly pathdependent optimization techniques.
Special requirements:
May be required to occasionally work during offtimes (early morning hours and/or evening hours) due to special projects/deadlines. Working hours of the position may also vary from normal business hours and flexibility is key.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees and their families. Benefits include but are not limited to; medical prescription drug dental and vision insurance paid time off profit sharing plan 401k plan tuition reimbursement commuter and holistic wellness benefits along with volunteer programs.
Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education training experience and other jobrelated factors. If hired base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only one part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include a discretionary performance bonus and other Harris sponsored benefit programs.
Expected range for this Chicagobased role
$175000 $250000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Harris Associates L.P. pursues a policy of equal opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment hiring training compensation benefits advancement and treatment on the job. This means that Harris does not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants based on an individuals race color religion creed sex age national origin physical disability sexual orientation transgender status transsexual status status as a veteran or disabled veteran genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law. Harris reserves the right to review publicly available information about applicants (i.e. via social networking sites) to the extent permissible under applicable law.
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Employment Type
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