Quantitative Researcher

R.W. Mercer Co.

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Reading, PA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Quantitative Researcher to join our remote this role you will design develop and implement quantitative models that drive data-informed decision-making across financial operational or product-focused domains. You will work with large datasets apply statistical techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights and optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities

Quantitative Modeling & Analysis

Develop and implement statistical models predictive algorithms and quantitative frameworks.

Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends patterns and actionable insights.

Conduct hypothesis testing time-series analysis and optimization modeling.

Research & Strategy Development

Perform in-depth research to support business strategies investment decisions or product improvements.

Translate business problems into quantitative research questions and solutions.

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Data Engineering & Tools

Work with structured and unstructured data using tools such as Python R SQL or similar technologies.

Build and maintain data pipelines backtesting frameworks and analytical tools.

Ensure data quality integrity and reproducibility of research results.

Collaboration & Innovation

Partner with data scientists engineers and business leaders to implement models into production.

Contribute to the development of new methodologies and innovative analytical approaches.

Stay current with advancements in quantitative research machine learning and data science.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Physics Computer Science Economics or a related quantitative field (PhD preferred)

3 years of experience in quantitative research data science or a related role

Strong proficiency in Python R or similar programming languages

Solid understanding of statistical modeling probability theory and machine learning techniques

Experience working with large datasets and data visualization tools

Excellent problem-solving analytical and critical-thinking skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in finance fintech trading or risk modeling

Familiarity with libraries such as NumPy pandas scikit-learn or TensorFlow

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)

Experience with big data technologies (Spark Hadoop)

Background in algorithmic trading portfolio optimization or econometrics

Compensation & Benefits

Flexible remote work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and research-driven projects

Access to advanced tools datasets and computational resources

Professional development and continuous learning support

Collaborative and innovation-focused team culture.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Quantitative Researcher to join our remote this role you will design develop and implement quantitative models that drive data-informed decision-making across financial operational or product-focused domains. You will work with large datasets app...
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