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Quantitative Research Analyst roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before advancing to I-140 petition and adjustment of status. Advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, or economics strengthen EB-2 eligibility, while the PERM process documents that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced.
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The Quantitative Research Analyst (Officer) will be a member of the Insights team and will assist in building and deploying quantitative research tooling and proprietary time-series data products for State Street Markets’ client-facing research portal, Insights. The Insights team is part of State Street Associates (SSA), a unique partnership between State Street and thought leaders in academic finance, headquartered in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. In collaboration with our academic partners, we produce original research that is frequently published in academic and practitioner journals, and which helps inform our suite of multi-asset data products in areas such as asset flow and positioning, inflation, and market risk.
In this role, the Quantitative Research Analyst will work cross-functionally with senior researchers, macro strategists, and technologists to translate research concepts into production-ready data products and tools within Insights. The successful candidate will help design and build custom indices, factor series, and other derived time-series datasets. They will also contribute to defining refined and normalized data series that can be reliably charted and used in downstream analysis. A key part of the role is supporting the buildout of new AI-enabled research tooling that accelerates the research process, including quantitative libraries being developed to interface directly with large language models.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets. As a leading provider of trading and lending solutions to the world’s institutional investors, we deliver the industry’s most innovative platforms, financing and portfolio solutions. Our capabilities are backed by proprietary, high-value research, insights and indicators that power clients’ investment decisions, accelerate performance and help investors stay ahead of shifting markets. Across our comprehensive set of solutions – data-driven macro market intelligence that give an information advantage; client-first platforms and tools that redefine trading; financing solutions that streamline liquidity access; and portfolio solutions designed to help achieve peak performance – we deliver a breakthrough edge to drive business success.
What you will be responsible for
As Quantitative Research Analyst, you will
- Build and maintain proprietary time-series datasets used in Insights research products.
- Design custom indices, factor series, and derived financial indicators.
- Conduct quantitative analysis and backtesting across different market environments.
- Develop Python libraries that support repeatable research and analytical workflows.
- Help build AI-enabled tools that accelerate research production and exploration.
- Translate research concepts into scalable data products and analytical tools.
- Partner with researchers, strategists, and technologists to implement new capabilities.
- Validate data quality, model outputs, and analytical results before publication or release.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High proficiency in Python, SQL, and financial time-series analysis.
- Curiosity about applying AI tools to improve research workflows.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to cross-functional partners.
- Careful attention to data quality, validation, and analytical rigor.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in quantitative research, quantitative development, data science, or financial analytics.
- Strong experience working with Python, SQL, and large structured datasets.
- Familiarity with financial markets, asset classes, factor research, or investment data.
- Experience with AI-assisted coding or large language model tools is preferred.
- Experience with Oracle or other relational databases is helpful.
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $143,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The Quantitative Research Analyst (Officer) will be a member of the Insights team and will assist in building and deploying quantitative research tooling and proprietary time-series data products for State Street Markets’ client-facing research portal, Insights. The Insights team is part of State Street Associates (SSA), a unique partnership between State Street and thought leaders in academic finance, headquartered in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. In collaboration with our academic partners, we produce original research that is frequently published in academic and practitioner journals, and which helps inform our suite of multi-asset data products in areas such as asset flow and positioning, inflation, and market risk.
In this role, the Quantitative Research Analyst will work cross-functionally with senior researchers, macro strategists, and technologists to translate research concepts into production-ready data products and tools within Insights. The successful candidate will help design and build custom indices, factor series, and other derived time-series datasets. They will also contribute to defining refined and normalized data series that can be reliably charted and used in downstream analysis. A key part of the role is supporting the buildout of new AI-enabled research tooling that accelerates the research process, including quantitative libraries being developed to interface directly with large language models.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets. As a leading provider of trading and lending solutions to the world’s institutional investors, we deliver the industry’s most innovative platforms, financing and portfolio solutions. Our capabilities are backed by proprietary, high-value research, insights and indicators that power clients’ investment decisions, accelerate performance and help investors stay ahead of shifting markets. Across our comprehensive set of solutions – data-driven macro market intelligence that give an information advantage; client-first platforms and tools that redefine trading; financing solutions that streamline liquidity access; and portfolio solutions designed to help achieve peak performance – we deliver a breakthrough edge to drive business success.
What you will be responsible for
As Quantitative Research Analyst, you will
- Build and maintain proprietary time-series datasets used in Insights research products.
- Design custom indices, factor series, and derived financial indicators.
- Conduct quantitative analysis and backtesting across different market environments.
- Develop Python libraries that support repeatable research and analytical workflows.
- Help build AI-enabled tools that accelerate research production and exploration.
- Translate research concepts into scalable data products and analytical tools.
- Partner with researchers, strategists, and technologists to implement new capabilities.
- Validate data quality, model outputs, and analytical results before publication or release.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High proficiency in Python, SQL, and financial time-series analysis.
- Curiosity about applying AI tools to improve research workflows.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to cross-functional partners.
- Careful attention to data quality, validation, and analytical rigor.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in quantitative research, quantitative development, data science, or financial analytics.
- Strong experience working with Python, SQL, and large structured datasets.
- Familiarity with financial markets, asset classes, factor research, or investment data.
- Experience with AI-assisted coding or large language model tools is preferred.
- Experience with Oracle or other relational databases is helpful.
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $143,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quantitative Research Analyst
Match your degree to the PERM job description
PERM requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising. If your master's in applied mathematics or financial engineering aligns precisely with those listed requirements, the I-140 petition under EB-2 is far easier to support than a loosely matched credential.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Quantitative research roles at asset managers, hedge funds, and financial technology firms appear regularly in DOL PERM disclosure data. Searching that data by job title filters your target list to employers who have sponsored similar roles before, not just those who say they will.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Quantitative Research Analyst positions at employers with documented green card filing history. The platform surfaces roles where sponsorship is an established practice rather than a case-by-case negotiation you'd have to initiate yourself.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 at the offer stage
Ask the hiring team which preference category they intend to file under before signing an offer. EB-2 advanced degree petitions skip PERM if an NIW applies, while EB-3 professional filings require the full labor certification process and affect how far back your priority date will need to be current.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
For nationals of India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs can extend wait times significantly beyond the PERM and I-140 stages. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from DOS before accepting a role, so your expected green card timeline is realistic from day one.
Document your specialized skills for the OFLC Wage Search
PERM prevailing wage determinations use O*NET job zone and SOC code classifications. Quantitative Research Analyst roles typically map to job zone four or five, which affects the wage level DOL certifies. Confirm with your employer that the wage offered meets or exceeds the OFLC Wage Search result for your work location.
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Find Quantitative Research Analyst JobsQuantitative Research Analyst Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quantitative Research Analyst roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Quantitative Research Analyst positions qualify for EB-2 because the role normally requires at least a master's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative field. Employers can also file under EB-3 for candidates with a bachelor's degree. The category used affects your priority date and, for nationals of oversubscribed countries, your wait time before a green card becomes available.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B provides temporary work authorization subject to an annual lottery, while an employment-based green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There is no annual cap on EB-3 filings at the petition stage, so your employer can start the PERM process at any point in the year. The tradeoff is that PERM and I-140 together typically take one to three years before a priority date becomes current.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for a quant analyst position?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. For Quantitative Research Analyst positions, job postings must reflect the actual minimum requirements the employer uses in practice, including degree field and any specialized skills like statistical modeling or programming languages. Inflated requirements or inconsistencies between the job ad and the actual role can trigger an audit.
Where can I find Quantitative Research Analyst jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Quantitative Research Analyst roles by employers with verified employment-based green card filing history, so you're not spending time on positions where sponsorship is unlikely. Looking at DOL PERM disclosure data directly is another way to identify firms that have previously sponsored this job title, which signals an established internal process rather than a one-off situation.
Can a Quantitative Research Analyst self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, under the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category within EB-2, you can file an I-140 without an employer's involvement if your research contributes to a U.S. national interest. Quantitative researchers whose work influences financial stability, public health modeling, or critical infrastructure analysis have pursued this path. USCIS evaluates NIW petitions on a case-by-case basis using a three-part framework, and approval is not guaranteed.
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