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, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, with 25% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Chicago Trading Company, Prudential, and BNP Paribas hiring at this level now.
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A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!
If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
What you will do
The Quantitative Modeling and Strategies (QMS) Group in PGIM Fixed Income is looking to add an Executive Director to oversee the research and development of portfolio construction and risk management models and tools. The group is an integral part of the investment organization, contributing to areas such as: portfolio construction, systematic strategies, fixed income relative value and stochastic modeling. We work closely with portfolio managers and traders as well as with colleagues in risk management, structured finance research, and application development.
What you can expect
- Engage with desk heads and portfolio/risk managers to understand business requirements.
- Provide thought leadership in portfolio construction and risk management.
- Create analytical solutions to meet business needs in a fixed income asset management environment.
- Develop a deep understanding of fixed income pricing models, curve fitting models, and structured solutions models.
What you will bring
- 10+ years of experience in fixed income quantitative research (buy-side preferred).
- An advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative field (e.g., science, mathematics, finance, or engineering).
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically while proactively managing a diverse team.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on management style, capable of building upon existing quantitative research capabilities and infrastructure.
- Ability to work closely with desk heads and portfolio managers, building strong relationships while maintaining intellectual independence.
- Proven experience leading the design of analytical solutions in a fixed income asset management environment.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, and logically.
- Familiarity with technology, data, and programming, and their impact on modelling approaches.
- Significant experience in portfolio construction models and/or systematic strategies, as well as risk management modelling in a fixed income context.
- Experience with at least three relevant asset classes, including but not limited to: interest rate products, futures, FX derivatives, investment grade (IG) and high yield (HY) corporates, CDX, TRS, MBS, CLOs, CMBS, ABS, and private credit.
- Experience in at least three relevant business areas, including but not limited to: stochastic modelling, statistical and data analysis, investment risk management, return and attribution modelling, asset allocation, portfolio construction, systematic strategies research, and investment/risk technology.
- Comfortable engaging with clients as a thought leader in global public and private fixed income investing.
What we offer you:
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
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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 Chicago Trading Company, Prudential, and BNP Paribas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 25% of senior level senior quantitative researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.