Equity L/S Desk Quant Analyst
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States or Miami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Equity L/S Quant Analyst role focusing on quantitative analysis of investment performance, portfolio construction, and research to inform strategic decisions. Responsibilities include building analyses, models, and tools; analyzing performance and risk; executing research ideas; evaluating processes; supporting investment workflows; applying statistical methods; applying AI tools to accelerate research; presenting findings to senior stakeholders; collaborating with portfolio managers, operations, trading, technology, data, and research teams. Requires 3-5 years of buy-side or sell-side experience, Master's in a quantitative field (or equivalent), strong statistics and regression knowledge, Python and SQL proficiency, familiarity with equity factor models and risk attribution, and strong communication skills. Salary range $150,000–$200,000 USD; locations include Miami, FL and New York, NY with in-office work.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience at a buy-side or sell-side firm
- Master's in a quantitative discipline or an undergraduate degree paired with strongly aligned experience
- Strong foundation in statistics and regression modeling, including linear models and hypothesis testing
- Proficiency in Python for quantitative research and analysis
- Working proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, and APIs for accessing and managing data
- Experience with equity fundamental factor models, attribution, and risk measurement is strongly preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills for senior audiences
- Demonstrated interest in applying AI to research and analytical problems; hands-on experience with coding assistants such as Claude Code or comparable tools is a meaningful advantage
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