TN Visa Quantitative Research Analyst Jobs
Quantitative Research Analyst roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's economist and mathematician categories. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with a job offer letter; Mexican citizens need a visa appointment at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait.
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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Quantitative Research Analyst - Applied Analytics (Applied AI & Quantitative Tools), where you will leverage strong engineering and analytical skills to build internal tools and workflows that accelerate research, improve productivity, and enable scalable innovation across our investment platform. This role is ideal for a hands-on, intellectually curious engineer who enjoys experimenting with emerging technologies, especially AI-enabled tools, and translating those ideas into scalable, high impact solutions used by investment professionals. The Senior Quantitative Research Analyst - Applied Analytics will work as part of a team to support quantitative research, improve access to data, and develop internal tools that enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of our work. This role will help address key operational bottlenecks, including data systems and accessibility. The position will report to the Director of Research.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain internal tools, services, and workflows that support quantitative research and investment decision-making.
- Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate research, automate new and existing workflows, and enhance productivity.
- Build, deploy, and maintain Python-based tools and cloud-native services in Azure (leveraging Azure Functions).
- Improve data accessibility and reliability by creating reusable methods for extracting, validating, and transforming data from internal systems and external APIs.
- Help develop and improve statistical, predictive, and quantitative models, as well as supporting analytics tooling.
- Automate new and existing processes to reduce manual effort and improve consistency and auditability.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and data cleaning to support research and tool development.
- Collaborate with our internal development team to support integration of research outputs and tools into broader technology workflows and products.
- Produce and present data-driven research or tool outputs on a variety of investment and capital markets topics, as needed.
- Work with Investment Analysts and Consultants to support unique analytical requests.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in applied AI, quantitative research methodologies, and engineering tools, and proactively identify opportunities to apply them.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as applied mathematics, statistics, data science, econometrics, engineering, or computer science (advanced degree is a plus).
- 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally including experience building internal analytics tools, research platforms, or production-grade data/analytics workflows.
- Strong experience coding in Python, including building production-grade scripts and data pipelines.
- Experience with SQL, Power BI, R, and Excel required.
- Demonstrated experience deploying code in cloud environments; Azure experience strongly preferred (including Azure Functions or equivalent serverless workflows).
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in incorporating AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Replit, Cursor, ClaudeCode) into workflows.
- Familiarity with quantitative methods and machine learning.
- Familiarity with economics and capital markets; experience in the investment industry.
- Ability to gather, organize, and coordinate data from disparate sources (including internal systems and external APIs).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfort developing tools end-to-end.
- Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and navigate dependencies with other internal teams.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and an innovative mindset, including a willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches and bring practical solutions back to the team.
ABOUT MEKETA INVESTMENT GROUP
Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our six US office locations and London. Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.
Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Quantitative Research Analyst - Applied Analytics (Applied AI & Quantitative Tools), where you will leverage strong engineering and analytical skills to build internal tools and workflows that accelerate research, improve productivity, and enable scalable innovation across our investment platform. This role is ideal for a hands-on, intellectually curious engineer who enjoys experimenting with emerging technologies, especially AI-enabled tools, and translating those ideas into scalable, high impact solutions used by investment professionals. The Senior Quantitative Research Analyst - Applied Analytics will work as part of a team to support quantitative research, improve access to data, and develop internal tools that enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of our work. This role will help address key operational bottlenecks, including data systems and accessibility. The position will report to the Director of Research.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain internal tools, services, and workflows that support quantitative research and investment decision-making.
- Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate research, automate new and existing workflows, and enhance productivity.
- Build, deploy, and maintain Python-based tools and cloud-native services in Azure (leveraging Azure Functions).
- Improve data accessibility and reliability by creating reusable methods for extracting, validating, and transforming data from internal systems and external APIs.
- Help develop and improve statistical, predictive, and quantitative models, as well as supporting analytics tooling.
- Automate new and existing processes to reduce manual effort and improve consistency and auditability.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and data cleaning to support research and tool development.
- Collaborate with our internal development team to support integration of research outputs and tools into broader technology workflows and products.
- Produce and present data-driven research or tool outputs on a variety of investment and capital markets topics, as needed.
- Work with Investment Analysts and Consultants to support unique analytical requests.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in applied AI, quantitative research methodologies, and engineering tools, and proactively identify opportunities to apply them.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as applied mathematics, statistics, data science, econometrics, engineering, or computer science (advanced degree is a plus).
- 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally including experience building internal analytics tools, research platforms, or production-grade data/analytics workflows.
- Strong experience coding in Python, including building production-grade scripts and data pipelines.
- Experience with SQL, Power BI, R, and Excel required.
- Demonstrated experience deploying code in cloud environments; Azure experience strongly preferred (including Azure Functions or equivalent serverless workflows).
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in incorporating AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Replit, Cursor, ClaudeCode) into workflows.
- Familiarity with quantitative methods and machine learning.
- Familiarity with economics and capital markets; experience in the investment industry.
- Ability to gather, organize, and coordinate data from disparate sources (including internal systems and external APIs).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfort developing tools end-to-end.
- Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and navigate dependencies with other internal teams.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and an innovative mindset, including a willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches and bring practical solutions back to the team.
ABOUT MEKETA INVESTMENT GROUP
Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our six US office locations and London. Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.
Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Quantitative Research Analyst
Map your degree to TN-eligible categories
TN approval for quant roles depends on your degree field, not just your job title. A degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, or financial engineering maps cleanly to approved categories. A general business degree often doesn't, even with identical job duties.
Target employers with quant-heavy trading desks
Asset managers, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms hire quant analysts at scale and have internal immigration teams familiar with TN filings. Targeting firms where quant roles are core to the business reduces friction during the sponsorship conversation.
Request a support letter before you negotiate
Your TN support letter must describe your role in terms of specialty occupation, not just your title. Ask your prospective employer to outline specific duties tied to your degree field before signing an offer, so the letter passes CBP scrutiny at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search for Quantitative Research Analyst roles filtered by TN visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers actively filing TN petitions, so you're not cold-applying to companies that don't yet have a sponsorship process in place.
Prepare Canadian credential recognition documents early
CBP officers at the Canadian border review credentials on the spot. Bring your official transcripts, any professional designations like CFA or FRM, and a one-page credential summary. Missing documents cause delays or secondary inspection that can result in a denied entry.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs from Canadian
Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate and receive a visa stamp before entering. Processing timelines depend on consulate appointment availability, so apply as soon as your offer letter is finalized rather than waiting until your start date approaches.
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Find Quantitative Research Analyst JobsQuantitative Research Analyst TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quantitative Research Analyst role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the fit depends on how your degree and duties align with an approved TN category. Quant analyst roles most commonly qualify under economist or mathematician, depending on whether the work centers on economic modeling or applied mathematics. Your employer's support letter must describe duties that map directly to one of those categories, not just cite your job title.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Quantitative Research Analyst roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as you have a qualifying offer and supporting documents. H-1B requires a March registration, a random selection, and an October 1 start date at the earliest. For quant roles where employers need to fill seats quickly, TN is often faster and more predictable, provided your degree maps to an approved category.
Can I switch employers as a TN visa holder working as a quant analyst?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. When you change jobs, your new employer must provide a fresh support letter and you'll need to obtain a new TN approval, either at a port of entry if you're Canadian or through a consular appointment if you're Mexican. You cannot begin working for the new employer until the new TN is approved.
Where can I find Quantitative Research Analyst jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers. It filters roles by visa sponsorship type, so you can search Quantitative Research Analyst positions where employers are already prepared to support TN filings. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer doesn't sponsor TN status.
What documents does a Canadian citizen need to obtain TN status at the border for a quant role?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed support letter from your employer describing your duties and how they relate to an approved TN category, proof of your qualifying degree such as official transcripts or a diploma, and the completed Form I-94 entry record. Some CBP officers also ask for evidence of professional credentials like a CFA charter or graduate coursework in quantitative methods.
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