Addepar is seeking a senior researcher to generate new research insights and models to power diagnostics for clients and improve their portfolios.
Requirements
- Experience with risk frameworks factor modeling, scenario analysis, back-testing, and simulation
- Demonstrated research and complex model development skills using econometrics using Python, R, Stata, or similar
- Experienced working with large data sets and deploying data science techniques and analytics to solve problems
- Broad knowledge of asset classes, including alternatives (e.g., private equity and venture capital)
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a quantitative investment role, such as portfolio management, portfolio construction, investment research, or risk management
- Experience with data science techniques and analytics
- Knowledge of econometrics and quantitative modeling
Responsibilities
- Perform research to generate insights, identify risks, trends, and opportunities for investment decision-making
- Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative models and analytical tools by analyzing proprietary datasets
- Partner with clients to co-create advanced analytics and investment tools
- Publish research insight notes and present research at industry conferences
- Partner with academics on research projects that test macro theory with portfolio data
- Apply creative thinking and problem-solving skills; independently tackle research problems that have commercial impact
- Develop new diagnostic tools, craft investment strategies, and advise clients
Other
- Outstanding communication and writing skills, with a strong record of articulating complex topics clearly to a variety of audiences
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a quantitative investment role
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities
