Quantitative Research Analyst

Location: Boston, United States; hybrid schedule with office attendance Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays

Base salary: $175,000 annually, plus eligibility for a competitive incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global manages investment strategies for individuals and institutions, including approximately $27 billion in quant/fundamental blend equity assets.

What you will do

• Lead independent research projects evaluating stock-selection factors and improving model-estimation algorithms.
• Enhance portfolio-construction methodologies and quantitative equity strategies.
• Write production code supporting research and portfolio-management processes.
• Work with quantitative analysts and portfolio managers to develop the quant/fundamental equity business.
• Contribute to the research agenda by monitoring academic and practitioner research, attending conferences, and generating project ideas.
• Represent the quantitative research group on Global Sector Teams and provide backtesting and portfolio-construction analysis.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience researching quantitative stock selection, including statistical analysis of large datasets and forecasting stock returns using company characteristics and market data.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, R, SQL, and C#.
• Experience with quantitative equity portfolio-construction theory and practice, including tools such as Axioma, Barra, or Northfield.
• Graduate education in a relevant field and familiarity with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or FactSet.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently and communicate clearly while incorporating feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on strong investment ideas and cross-functional work.
• 15% employer contribution to a retirement account separate from the company-sponsored 401(k).
• Education assistance, including monthly loan contributions, tuition reimbursement, and access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous paid time off and fully paid maternity, parental, and caregiver leaves.
• Medical and dental plan options, Health Savings Account contributions, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs, mental-health support, fitness benefits, and access to well-being applications.