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Quantitative Investment Analyst

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Vise

Vise

51-200 employees

AI platform for financial advisors' portfolio management

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$120k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Primarily onsite, working from the SoHo office.

Category
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Required Skills
Python
SQL
AWS
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • 2-5 years of experience supporting research, portfolio management and trading, and/or portfolio attribution/analysis of systematic or factor-based investment processes
  • Ability to manage financial data including Compustat, Worldscope, IBES, and IDC
  • Strong coding in Python and SQL
  • Proficiency accessing data via cloud-based storage including Snowflake and AWS
  • Experience working with financial platforms including Bloomberg, Factset, and Barra
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for investing and the financial markets
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Commitment to doing whatever is required to get the job done
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative or business related field
  • CFA is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to investment strategy design
  • Research and analysis of factor-based stock selection and other systematic investment approaches
  • Write code to test factors and build systematic investment strategies
  • Run portfolio optimizations and simulations
  • Collect and analyze data via Bloomberg, Barra and other investment platforms
  • Support client and sales inquiries
  • Analyze portfolios to attribute risk and performance
  • Develop content expertise in the Vise investment process
  • Create presentations and materials to explain investment process and performance
  • Write market commentary and strategy specific updates
  • Responsible for investment platform development and maintenance
  • Develop and maintain investment research and production platforms including data ingestion, data management, and systematic portfolio construction
  • Manage the daily target model portfolio creation process
  • Conduct the daily review including the monitoring of all overnight automated jobs, building and reviewing daily reports ensuring the integrity of both the underlying financial data and the resulting target model portfolios
  • Support Trading and Performance teams on an as needed basis

Vise provides an asset management platform designed for financial advisors, helping them create and manage personalized investment portfolios for their clients. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automate tasks like portfolio rebalancing and risk assessment, allowing advisors to concentrate on building client relationships and making strategic decisions. Unlike many competitors, Vise offers a subscription-based model that is scalable, catering to both small and large advisory firms. The goal of Vise is to empower financial advisors to achieve better investment outcomes while efficiently scaling their operations.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$130M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

53%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vise's recent $45M Series B funding round from prominent investors like Sequoia Capital and Founders Fund indicates strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The platform's AI-driven capabilities allow financial advisors to focus more on client relationships and strategic decision-making, enhancing job satisfaction and client outcomes.
  • Vise's mission to create the asset manager of the future offers employees the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the financial advisory industry.

What critics are saying

  • The loss of 35% of its assets under management and significant employee attrition could indicate underlying operational challenges.
  • The competitive landscape in fintech and wealth management is fierce, with established players like Goldman Sachs making strategic acquisitions.

What makes Vise unique

  • Vise leverages advanced AI to automate time-consuming tasks for financial advisors, unlike traditional platforms that rely heavily on manual processes.
  • Their scalable subscription-based model caters to both small advisory firms and larger enterprises, providing flexibility that many competitors lack.
  • Vise's focus on creating personalized investment portfolios driven entirely by technology sets it apart in the wealth management market.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) savings plan

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Wellness Reimbursement

Learning & Development