Quantitative Analyst Jobs in Pennsylvania

The Opportunity

Forefront Analytics is a quantitative asset management firm and multi-family office. Forefront manages and advises capital for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families across factor-based equity, multi-asset, and alternatives mandates, utilizing proprietary, research-driven models.

This is an entry-level position designed for an aspiring quantitative professional to gain foundational buy-side experience. Sitting within our small, high-caliber Investment Team, you will provide critical data, analytical, and operational support to Senior Portfolio Managers and the CIO. This role is built for a detail-oriented individual eager to master financial data management, support foundational research, and earn a pathway toward deeper quantitative research responsibilities.

What You Will Work On (among many things)

Data Infrastructure & Research Support

• Data Pipeline Management: Perform daily data collection, quality control, data entry, and database maintenance to ensure clean inputs for the firm's proprietary research models.
• Reporting Templates: Help prepare standard reporting, performance attribution sheets, and basic factor modeling schedules under the direction of senior analysts.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for quantitative infrastructure, research libraries, and operational workflows.

Portfolio Operations Support

• Trade & Position Monitoring: Assist in daily position tracking, cash balance monitoring, and routine reconciliation across firm portfolios.
• Rebalancing Support: Prepare initial data sets and spreadsheets required for portfolio rebalancing implementations.
• Administrative Diligence: Gather and organize quarterly performance data, terms, and presentation materials from external hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital managers.

Client & Team Communication

• Deliverable Preparation: Draft internal spreadsheets, chart books, and presentation slides to an institutional standard.
• Synthesis: Learn to synthesize quantitative findings into clear, written summaries for internal team review.

Who You Are

• The ideal applicant will bring strong foundational technical skills and a high level of conscientiousness to the team:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience (outstanding recent graduates are encouraged to apply). This is an entry-level seat.
• Technical Skills:
• Excel: Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (experience with formulas like VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and basic data cleaning).
• Programming: Basic familiarity with Python, SQL, or MATLAB, combined with a strong willingness to rapidly develop these coding skills on the job.
• Market Interest: A genuine interest in quantitative investing, market mechanics, and data analytics.
• Core Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to manage recurring operational deadlines reliably.
• Credentials: Interest in pursuing the CFA or CAIA designation is a plus; the firm provides direct support for these programs.

Why This Seat?

• Foundational Exposure: Skip the massive corporate rotational programs and gain direct exposure to factor modeling, multi-asset construction, and private markets on day one.
• Mentorship: Direct, daily interaction and mentorship from senior portfolio managers and the CIO.
• Clear Upside: A collaborative, meritocratic environment where mastering your operational duties directly opens doors to independent research and portfolio management tracks.

Current Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discretionary performance bonus
• CFA/CAIA designation financial support

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person