Senior Level Senior Quantitative Researcher Jobs
Senior level senior quantitative researcher jobs place experienced researchers in charge of model architecture, research strategy, and the analytical teams or projects that drive quantitative decision-making across an organization. Roles are concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with 41% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Fidelity Investments, Two Sigma, and JPMorganChase hiring at this level now.
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About the Role
The Quant team’s goal is to deliver industry-leading analytical insights that help financial advisors and investors managing their multi-asset portfolios and utilizing alternative assets, meet their long-term investment objects. The team consists of Quantitative Researchers and Quantitative Developers to research, define, and implement models that will guide clients in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management. The team members have diverse backgrounds such as math, physics, economics, quantitative finance, computer science, and other science and engineering fields, and collaborate closely with business-side colleagues, platform architects, software developers, and product managers to deliver analytics through the software platform for the firm’s clients.
The Quant Developers have a core mission of developing robust and scalable quantitative models to deliver portfolio risk analytics capabilities as part of the firm’s commercial technology platform for financial advisors and asset managers. The team members will implement statistical, machine learning, and quantitative financial models, applied to a combination of proprietary, public, and third-party data, to deliver analytics for multi-asset portfolios including alternative assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop robust and scalable quantitative financial models and collaborate closely with quant researchers to produce proprietary risk analytics models as part of the firm’s software platform.
- Test, validate, and document quantitative methodologies to ensure accuracy, robustness, and transparency.
- Develop centralized financial calculation engines powering the firm’s commercial technology platform.
- Document and communicate quantitative methodologies and analytics to others including stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure risk analytics are delivered through the software platform with excellent user experience.
- Collaborate regularly with other stakeholders and partners to solicit requirements, seek feedback and provide updates.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in quantitative financial modeling, data science, or software development
- Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis, modeling, and software development
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of JAVA/Scala/C++ is a plus
- Distributed Systems experience is a plus
- Experience with cloud services is a plus
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $210,000 depending on level. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/
iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About the Role
The Quant team’s goal is to deliver industry-leading analytical insights that help financial advisors and investors managing their multi-asset portfolios and utilizing alternative assets, meet their long-term investment objects. The team consists of Quantitative Researchers and Quantitative Developers to research, define, and implement models that will guide clients in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management. The team members have diverse backgrounds such as math, physics, economics, quantitative finance, computer science, and other science and engineering fields, and collaborate closely with business-side colleagues, platform architects, software developers, and product managers to deliver analytics through the software platform for the firm’s clients.
The Quant Developers have a core mission of developing robust and scalable quantitative models to deliver portfolio risk analytics capabilities as part of the firm’s commercial technology platform for financial advisors and asset managers. The team members will implement statistical, machine learning, and quantitative financial models, applied to a combination of proprietary, public, and third-party data, to deliver analytics for multi-asset portfolios including alternative assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop robust and scalable quantitative financial models and collaborate closely with quant researchers to produce proprietary risk analytics models as part of the firm’s software platform.
- Test, validate, and document quantitative methodologies to ensure accuracy, robustness, and transparency.
- Develop centralized financial calculation engines powering the firm’s commercial technology platform.
- Document and communicate quantitative methodologies and analytics to others including stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure risk analytics are delivered through the software platform with excellent user experience.
- Collaborate regularly with other stakeholders and partners to solicit requirements, seek feedback and provide updates.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in quantitative financial modeling, data science, or software development
- Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis, modeling, and software development
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of JAVA/Scala/C++ is a plus
- Distributed Systems experience is a plus
- Experience with cloud services is a plus
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $210,000 depending on level. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/
iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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- Fidelity Investments7
- Two Sigma6
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- Google4
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Senior Level Senior Quantitative Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior quantitative researcher job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned a research agenda end to end, not just contributed to one. Demonstrating that you have designed original models, published or presented findings, and mentored junior researchers signals readiness. Leadership on cross-functional projects and the ability to translate complex quantitative outputs into business decisions consistently separate senior candidates from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level senior quantitative researchers?
Companies hiring senior level senior quantitative researchers right now include Fidelity Investments, Two Sigma, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in firms where quantitative research directly shapes product, risk, or investment strategy rather than serving a purely support function.
Are there remote senior level senior quantitative researcher jobs?
Yes, with meaningful availability. About 41% of senior level senior quantitative researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how many organizations treat this level of research talent as a distributed function. On-site roles tend to cluster in financial services and trading firms where data security and team collaboration requirements drive in-person expectations.
What makes a senior quantitative researcher role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. A senior quantitative researcher sets the research direction for a product or portfolio, is accountable for model performance outcomes, and is expected to mentor and technically review the work of junior and mid-level colleagues. The scope extends beyond building models to evaluating methodology, communicating findings to leadership, and driving research priorities that align with broader organizational goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior quantitative researchers?
Senior level senior quantitative researcher roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because quantitative research is central to their core competitive advantage, whether in pricing models, risk assessment, algorithmic systems, or data-driven product development.