/Quantitative Investment Analyst

Quantitative Investment Analyst

Boston, MARemoteusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 150,000 - 250,000/year
// Salary Range
150,000–250,000 USD / year
// Posted
1 week ago
// Work Mode
hybrid

About the Role

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst with three or more years of experience to help advance our research and investment analytics capabilities, with a particular emphasis on data science. This highly capable person will build and maintain a thoughtful data layer across portfolios, managers, and asset classes, while developing analytical tools and workflows that improve decision-making and efficiency. This is a hybrid role that blends investment domain knowledge with data science and applied AI, offering an opportunity to help shape the evolution of our investment platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role is located in Boston, MA.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with senior investment professionals and other colleagues to translate strategic priorities into practical analytical solutions, workflow enhancements, and automation opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support the Investment team in monitoring existing investments and underwriting new opportunities, including internal discussions related to portfolio construction, performance, and risk.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows to support reliable data ingestion, transformation, and quality across investment, portfolio, and client datasets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help develop and enhance the firm’s investment data layer, with a focus on making information more structured, accessible, and actionable across asset classes and investment processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, behavioral patterns, performance drivers, and other insights that can inform investment decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, validate, and operationalize analytical models and AI-enabled tools to support areas such as asset allocation, manager research, portfolio monitoring, and risk assessment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain strong documentation and adhere to appropriate data governance, control, and compliance standards consistent with industry best practices.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><em>Required</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, or a quantitative field.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Three or more years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, investment research, or a related role, ideally within financial services, asset management, or wealth management.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience using Git and GitHub for version control, collaborative development, code reviews, and managing production-grade analytical or quantitative applications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong programming skills with experience building analytical workflows, models, and data pipelines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with modern data infrastructure, including Snowflake or similar environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of financial markets, portfolio construction, investment performance, and risk concepts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex analyses and technical concepts clearly.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Preferred</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Power BI.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience applying machine learning or AI tools in production or business workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with agentic workflows using tools such as Copilot Studio or Claude.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with modern LLM ecosystems and related concepts such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, agent frameworks, or tool/function calling.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to investment manager research, underwriting, or portfolio analytics is a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,000–$250,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SCS is a fiduciary wealth and investment management firm serving some of the world’s most ambitious wealth creators — ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and institutions. SCS exists to transform wealth into possibility, helping its clients protect and amplify their capital, align it with their purpose, and build multi‑generational legacies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SCS delivers an integrated family office and investment platform that brings together sophisticated multi‑asset class portfolio management, access to private investments, holistic wealth and estate planning, next‑generation education, and purpose‑driven advisory. SCS’s team is supported by a modern, scalable technology infrastructure that enhances SCS’s ability to deliver a seamless, proactive, white‑glove client experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SCS is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-SF1</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Focus Financial Partners</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusfinancialpartners.com.mcas.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=17a55f8bbf7c1a828873b443c93438c90f956e865b157078ce47695678ecb61e___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOjk5ZjFkMmE2MWY3YWJhOWM1MTUyMTUzMGI3NWMyY2VhOjY6NWQxYjo5M2Q1NmZiMDc3OTdlMzc1YTg0ZmRiYzVjOTA3MDk2OTcyZWIyOGI1YzNmZmI4MDc2MGMwZWM4YzIyOGE0N2NkOnA6VDpO">www.focusfinancialpartners.com</a>&nbsp;or follow the company on&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/focus-financial-partners___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOmQ1YjM0NmNjMjMzMTcwZmViMGI3OWExNTFmZmM3NjQwOjY6YjQ0OTpmNWViYzRmODkzYTRhYmYwNjBkNmFmMGJlYjE5ZWI3Njc1MTZiNmExYjBmNWVmMGEyMjdkNzM5NTBhYTQ3OTE1OnA6VDpO">LinkedIn</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@focuspartners.com">careers@focuspartners.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><em>The following language is for US based roles only</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For California Applicants:&nbsp;</strong><span data-teams="true">Information on your California privacy rights can be found</span><strong><span data-teams="true"> <a id="menur4dt" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://focus-financial.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Privacy-Notice-Personnel-Supplement-for-CA-residents-Jan-1-2025-Final-Clean.pdf?dm=1740065249" target="_blank">here</a></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Indiana Applicants: </strong>It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Maryland Applicants: </strong>I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST.&nbsp; AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Massachusetts Applicants:</strong> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.&nbsp; An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Montana Applicants: </strong>If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Rhode Island Applicants:</strong> Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.&nbsp; The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</span></p></div>

Interested in this job?

Login to Apply

Use our AI to tailor your resume for this Quantitative Investment Analyst position at Focus Financial Partners.