ETF Quantitative Developer

About the role

The ETF Quantitative Developer supports Equity ETF & Indexed Strategies by developing portfolio management technology and analytics. This role requires strong technical skills and capital markets knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Research, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver investment analytics and portfolio reporting.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom tools for ETF and indexed portfolio management.
• Enhance portfolio oversight frameworks focusing on scalability and efficiency.
• Build and deploy quantitative models across portfolio management systems.
• Automate workflows, reporting, and optimization processes.
• Contribute to data architecture and technology infrastructure evolution.

Experience

• 0–3 years in quantitative analytics, development, or related roles.
• Exposure to asset management or financial services is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, high-volume environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R; C++ or Java is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis libraries like Pandas or Polars.
• Familiarity with data engineering, databases (Snowflake), ETL pipelines, and workflow orchestration (Airflow).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS), containerization (Docker), and version control (Git).
• Knowledge of portfolio management platforms (Bloomberg, Charles River) and front-end frameworks (Flask, Dash) is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to innovation.

Work Environment

• Full-time position based in Downers Grove, Illinois.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment within the North American Equities platform.
• Hybrid work schedule with at least four days per week in office starting October 1, 2025.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range $110,000–$138,500 per year, including incentive pay.
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid work schedule.
• 401(K) matching up to 6% with discretionary supplemental contribution.
• Health, wellbeing, parental leave benefits, and employee stock purchase plan.