Senior Quant Analyst
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Quant Analyst (multiple positions)
Location: Chicago IL
Job Duties:
Analyze large data sets and condense complex information into concise relevant and easy to communicate results (10%). Assist in the implementation and maintenance of statistical software applications research databases and other data products (10%). Generate original investment research with the goal of improving outcomes for our clients (20%). Responsible for research supporting the companys portfolio construction solutions including optimizers (30%). Represent the work of the quantitative research team to internal stakeholders and external clients (20%). Act as a subject matter expert in multiple investment topics such as equities fixed income mutual funds exchange-traded funds etc. as well as companys proprietary methodology and data points (10%). * Remote work requests will be considered consistent with companys remote work policy
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Finance Computer Engineering and Computer Science or other related quantitative or financial discipline or foreign equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience as Quantitative Analyst or a related position involving software engineering computer engineering or finance. In alternative we will accept a Masters degree in Finance Computer Engineering and Computer Science or other related quantitative or financial discipline or foreign equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience as Quantitative Analyst or a related position involving software engineering computer engineering or finance. This position also requires: experience with Python and SQL within both software development and analytics environment; experience with numerical optimization techniques and Python libraries including CVXPY; experience with mutual fund fixed income and equity databases including Morningstar FactSet Barra Bloomberg Aladdin or Axioma; experience with statistical methods and classic econometric methods used in finance literature; experience with Agile software engineering practices; experience in conducting high quality research on the financial markets; experience with monitoring the latest developments in the literature particularly among equity and multi-asset portfolio solutions including strategic and tactical asset allocation and model portfolios. Will accept any suitable combination of education training and experience.
Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
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Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. Thats why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 75% 401k match up to 7%
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2000 annually) for specific plansand coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
If you receive and accept an offer from us we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
002MstarAssocLLC Morningstar Investment Management LLC Legal EntityRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
