State Street - Quant Research Analyst - Global Equity Beta Solutions

State Street - Quant Research Analyst -Global Equity Beta Solutions

Job description:

Firm:

- The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world's largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process.

- With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions, and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Role:

- SSGA seeks a quantitative analyst for its Global Equity Beta Solutions research team.

- This team is responsible for research in passive equity portfolio constructions, ESG, and equity portfolio implementations in Global markets.

Key responsibilities:

- As a member of this team, the candidate will utilize his/her quantitative skills in developing equity portfolio solutions/models.

- She/He should be able to work independently with minimal guidance.

- She/He should have a willingness to code.

- The candidate should have the very good work ethic and willingness to deliver quality work within stipulated timelines.

They will be liable to:

- Independently write model codes in python (to implement models for research)

- Onboard/Explore new data

- Use quantitative/ML skills to develop desirable models

- Build domain knowledge of Quant Investing

The ideal candidate will be:

- A self-starter with problem-solving attitude

- Very detail-oriented

- Excellent Learner.

- Team Player

- Good at coding, Analytics

Essential Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from a top tier college is a requirement; Computer Science or Information Technology

- Experience in Python, R

Note: The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.