Quantitative Analyst I or II – Equities or Senior Quantitative Analyst

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking a Quantitative Analyst I or II, Equities or a Senior Quantitative Analyst, Equities to join the Investment/Equity team.  Nearly two-thirds of STRS Ohio’s investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.  At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

Competitive Pay

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary (Grades I1A-Public, I2A-Public & I3A-Public):

Under the direction of the portfolio manager, Equities Quantitative Products, develop, maintain and manage quantitative data; perform quantitative research, and assist with management of quantitative portfolios, supporting the Domestic Equity team.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grades I1A-Public, I2A-Public & I3A-Public:

• Perform quantitative research, including traditional and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques. Improve quantitative processes with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of the total fund. (Grades I1A-Public & I2A-Pubic)

• Perform quantitative research, including traditional and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques. Improve quantitative processes and perform back testing to assess viability of the new quantitative methods. Operate with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of the total fund. (Grade I3A-Public)

• Maintain and improve daily processes generating factor data, quantitative models, risk models, portfolio and benchmark positions.

• Create new quantitative data used in research and management of equity investments.

• Monitor daily market events to analyze the impact on quantitative and passive portfolios; use the information to make actionable portfolio recommendations.

• Analyze risk metrics and risk reporting for all domestic equity portfolios.

• Provide quantitative support to all fundamental equity portfolio managers on ad hoc research projects.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grades I1A-Public, I2A-Public & I3A-Public:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitative oriented field required.

• Master's degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or quantitatively oriented field preferred.

• One to two years’ experience in quantitative investment research preferred. (Grade I1A-Public)

• Two to five years’ experience in quantitative investment research strongly recommended. (Grade I2A-Public)

• Five to ten years’ experience in quantitative investment research strongly recommended. (Grade I3A-Public)

• Successful completion of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I recommended. (Grade I1A-Public)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred. (Grade I2A-Public & Grade I3A-Public)

• Ability to conduct research, analyze trends, and make recommendations to other members of the equities team required. 

• General knowledge and experience with software development techniques and programming in relevant statistical/analytical software such as Python, R or SAS required. General knowledge and experience with databases, SQL Server strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of data science techniques, including AI/ML, is strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.