Vice President, Quantitative Analyst

Job Title: Vice President, Quantitative Analyst

Department: Investments

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Head of Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies

FLSA Code: Exempt

Estimated Salary: $200,000 - $225,000

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Analyst with 7 years of experience in quantitative research and financial modeling to enhance investment strategies. The candidate will collaborate with fundamental portfolio managers, develop and refine models, and deliver data-driven investment insights. The candidate should have strong statistical ability, knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques, and proficiency in programming. Effective communication skills are necessary. A master’s or higher in a quantitative or engineering field is required. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Develop and maintain quantitative models to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with fundamental portfolio managers to integrate quantitative insights and models into fundamental strategies.
• Analyze financial and market data using statistical, econometric, and AI/ML to identify trends and opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate internal and external data sources.
• Build scalable tools and processes using R or Python.
• Clearly communicate findings and provide transparency in model development, assumptions, and outputs.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis and financial modeling including equities and factor investing.
• Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, AI or related quantitative or engineering field.
• Proficiency in R/Python for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong data science skills, including data cleaning, predictive modeling, and feature engineering.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate AI/ML including LLM’s.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to bridge quantitative research with fundamental investment decision-making.
  
  
  

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.