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T. Rowe Price's Multi-Asset Division collectively oversees over $500 billion across a growing range of mandates globally. The multi-faceted investment processes supporting these portfolios creates a collaborative, solution-oriented environment for quantitative researchers from a diverse set of backgrounds. Our dedicated Multi-Asset research team works closely with other investors throughout the Multi-Asset division to support all aspects of portfolio management with rigorous, applied quantitative research. We are looking for an experienced researcher to join our work program related to strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction. The size and varied nature of the research team's responsibilities create opportunities for associates to contribute in different areas and grow responsibilities over time. The successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual agility and honesty, tolerance for ambiguity, a collaborative demeanor, pragmatism, and a constructive attitude towards change.
Role Summary:
T. Rowe Price's Quantitative Investment Analyst opportunity requires a generalist multi-asset researcher who will conduct applied, decision-oriented quantitative analysis and research within the Multi-Asset Division at T. Rowe Price. An area of emphasis will be researching strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction for Multi-Asset portfolios, including, but not limited to:
Contributing to the broader investment process by helping to design or enhance the strategic asset allocation of our multi-asset portfolios
Researching new asset classes and investment categories to help inform division level view on their investment merits and sizing/sourcing considerations
Developing new analytical frameworks to enhance portfolio evaluation, e.g. advanced risk analysis and/or our portfolio construction process
Contributing towards topical investment analysis to help inform investment views
Reviewing academic and practitioner research related to multi-asset investing, as well as replicating key results
Selectively leading or contributing to other multi-asset research initiatives
Preferred Requirements:
Detailed knowledge of portfolio optimization, risk forecasting methods and factor models
Prior experience with Multi-Asset portfolio construction
3+ years of relevant work experience
Advanced proficiency in R and SQL
Experience contributing to code-based investment research in a collaborative and robust development environment (best practices around version control and deployment, facility with Git)
Demonstrated track record of navigating a complex investment organization with diverse client segments and heterogeneous needs
CFA designation obtained or in process
Minimum requirements:
Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline, either in quantitative finance or economics, or in the natural sciences or engineering
Willingness to pursue CFA designation
Experience in capital markets and investment frameworks, either through work experience or educational background
Strong programming skills in a computational language (R, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
A strong educational and experiential foundation in applied empirical analysis and statistical inference (graduate education and/or empirical work in natural sciences, statistics, econometrics, data science)
Intellectual curiosity and drive to improve capabilities by learning new skills and approaches to problem-solving.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills (ability to gauge audience and to distill complicated analytical concepts down to the appropriate level for various audience)
The ability to work effectively in an intellectually rigorous, collaborative team environment
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for remote work up to one day a week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
Flexible and remote work opportunities
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Tuition assistance
Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
