Quantitative Jobs in Massachusetts
Quantitative jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in financial services, asset management, biostatistics, and technology, making the state one of the most active markets in the country for this work at every level from junior analyst to portfolio manager. Boston is the dominant hiring hub, with Cambridge and Waltham also drawing consistent demand from hedge funds, life sciences firms, and technology companies. Employers with a lasting presence in the state include Fidelity Investments, State Street, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and the specialties in highest demand are quantitative research, risk modeling, and algorithmic trading. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerFidelity Investments
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring9
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryInvestment
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Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics
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CAPTRUST
Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics
Boston, Massachusetts
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Director, Quantitative Capital Insights
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
Director, Quantitative Capital Insights
Boston, Massachusetts
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Quantitative Risk, Assistant Vice President
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State Street
Quantitative Risk, Assistant Vice President
Boston, Massachusetts
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Temporary Microcredential Online Course Instructor- AI Literacy and Policy Fundamentals: Understanding and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias
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Brandeis University
Temporary Microcredential Online Course Instructor- AI Literacy and Policy Fundamentals: Understanding and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias
Waltham, Massachusetts
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Quantitative Investment Research Co-op (Equities)
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Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Quantitative Investment Research Co-op (Equities)
Boston, Massachusetts
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Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics
CAPTRUST·Boston, Massachusetts
Job functions:
$250k - $300k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in financial engineering
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
CAPTRUST is seeking a Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics to serve as a senior leader within the Investment Group. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, this role will shape and advance quantitative research across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, practical institutional investment judgment, and the ability to translate sophisticated analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities:
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
One Liberty Square, 13th Floor | Boston, MA 02109
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
WHO are we looking for?
CAPTRUST is seeking a Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics to serve as a senior leader within the Investment Group. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, this role will shape and advance quantitative research across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, practical institutional investment judgment, and the ability to translate sophisticated analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Lead quantitative research supporting security selection, portfolio construction, risk management, strategic asset allocation, and CAPTRUST’s broader investment platform
- Build and oversee stock models, valuation tools, research dashboards, and 10-year Capital Market Assumption frameworks
- Develop risk and simulation capabilities, including Value-at-Risk, Monte Carlo and historical simulation, stress testing, scenario analysis, and back testing
- Strengthen investment data architecture, governance, quality assurance, documentation, and reproducible research workflows
- Integrate quantitative insights with fundamental research; support external manager due diligence and ongoing monitoring
- Contribute quantitative perspectives to the firm’s investment philosophy, market outlook, quarterly House Views, and portfolio positioning
- Evaluate AI, machine learning, alternative data, and emerging technologies that can improve research quality or efficiency
- Present actionable conclusions to investment committees, leadership, advisors, and colleagues; mentor staff and lead assigned strategic projects
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline and a master’s degree in quantitative finance, financial engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, economics, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience with advanced institutional investment teams in research, portfolio management, quantitative investing, or a related function.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and R; expertise in stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo simulation, applied statistics, econometrics, and time series analysis.
- Experience building and validating institutional investment models, with strong data management, governance, documentation, and quality assurance skills.
- Fluency in Bloomberg and FactSet, plus exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership, sound investment judgment, and the ability to influence effectively across teams and organizational levels.
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- CFA designation; experience with Capital Market Assumptions, strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor modeling, and multi-asset risk analysis.
- Experience with dashboards and visualization tools, cloud computing, version control, modern data engineering, AI or machine learning, alternative data, and private markets analytics.
- Experience conducting external manager due diligence and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative investment environment.
WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Company discretionary bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Compensation range (depending on location and experience): $250,000.00 - $300,000.00
WHERE will you be working?
One Liberty Square, 13th Floor | Boston, MA 02109
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
- Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
- Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
- A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
- Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
- An other-centered mindset
- Integrity through maintaining objectivity
EEO/Diversity Statement:
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
CAPTRUST
Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics
Boston, Massachusetts
Added 1d ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$250k - $300k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in financial engineering
Job Description
Overview:
CAPTRUST is seeking a Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics to serve as a senior leader within the Investment Group. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, this role will shape and advance quantitative research across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, practical institutional investment judgment, and the ability to translate sophisticated analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities:
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
One Liberty Square, 13th Floor | Boston, MA 02109
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
WHO are we looking for?
CAPTRUST is seeking a Director of Quantitative Research & Analytics to serve as a senior leader within the Investment Group. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, this role will shape and advance quantitative research across asset classes and client segments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, practical institutional investment judgment, and the ability to translate sophisticated analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Lead quantitative research supporting security selection, portfolio construction, risk management, strategic asset allocation, and CAPTRUST’s broader investment platform
- Build and oversee stock models, valuation tools, research dashboards, and 10-year Capital Market Assumption frameworks
- Develop risk and simulation capabilities, including Value-at-Risk, Monte Carlo and historical simulation, stress testing, scenario analysis, and back testing
- Strengthen investment data architecture, governance, quality assurance, documentation, and reproducible research workflows
- Integrate quantitative insights with fundamental research; support external manager due diligence and ongoing monitoring
- Contribute quantitative perspectives to the firm’s investment philosophy, market outlook, quarterly House Views, and portfolio positioning
- Evaluate AI, machine learning, alternative data, and emerging technologies that can improve research quality or efficiency
- Present actionable conclusions to investment committees, leadership, advisors, and colleagues; mentor staff and lead assigned strategic projects
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline and a master’s degree in quantitative finance, financial engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, economics, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience with advanced institutional investment teams in research, portfolio management, quantitative investing, or a related function.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and R; expertise in stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo simulation, applied statistics, econometrics, and time series analysis.
- Experience building and validating institutional investment models, with strong data management, governance, documentation, and quality assurance skills.
- Fluency in Bloomberg and FactSet, plus exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership, sound investment judgment, and the ability to influence effectively across teams and organizational levels.
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- CFA designation; experience with Capital Market Assumptions, strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor modeling, and multi-asset risk analysis.
- Experience with dashboards and visualization tools, cloud computing, version control, modern data engineering, AI or machine learning, alternative data, and private markets analytics.
- Experience conducting external manager due diligence and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative investment environment.
WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?
Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Company discretionary bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:
- Compensation range (depending on location and experience): $250,000.00 - $300,000.00
WHERE will you be working?
One Liberty Square, 13th Floor | Boston, MA 02109
Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
Are you the next brick?
To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
- Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
- Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
- A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
- Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
- An other-centered mindset
- Integrity through maintaining objectivity
EEO/Diversity Statement:
At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. #mid-senior
This position will remain open until filled.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quantitative jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related quantitative field
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for data analysis and model development
- Experience building and validating statistical or machine learning models in a professional setting
- Strong background in probability theory, stochastic calculus, or econometrics depending on the role
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with financial instruments, derivatives pricing, or risk measurement frameworks
Quantitative Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quantitative in Massachusetts?
Most quantitative roles in Massachusetts require at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or engineering, and many employers in the state prefer candidates with a master's or doctorate. There is no state-issued license specific to quantitative work in Massachusetts, so hiring depends on demonstrated technical skills and academic credentials. Building a strong portfolio of modeling or research projects and targeting Boston-area finance and life sciences firms is the most concrete path in.
Which companies hire quantitatives in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring quantitatives in Massachusetts right now include Fidelity Investments, Man, and State Street, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of hedge funds, asset managers, and biotech firms along the Route 128 corridor means consistent demand for quantitative talent year-round.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most quantitative jobs?
The cities with the most quantitative openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Waltham, and Needham. Boston anchors demand through its financial district, asset management firms, and major research hospitals, while Cambridge draws heavily from biostatistics and tech companies clustered near MIT and Harvard, and Waltham benefits from the concentration of financial technology and life sciences employers along the Route 128 corridor.
Are there remote quantitative jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of quantitative openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Quantitative research, risk modeling, and data science roles are the most likely to be offered on a remote or hybrid basis, while roles that require real-time collaboration on trading floors tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a quantitative in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to quantitative analyst internships or rotational programs at Boston-area asset managers and financial technology firms, where firms like Fidelity Investments and State Street run structured programs for recent graduates. Candidates from adjacent roles in data analysis, actuarial work, or academic research are regularly considered for junior quantitative positions. A strong thesis, published research, or a completed Kaggle-style modeling project helps significantly, and a master's degree in a quantitative field is the credential that most consistently opens doors at the entry level in Massachusetts.
Where can I find and apply to quantitative jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to quantitative jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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