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The Investment Management group is a global team guided by Morningstar’s investment principles focused on delivering great long-term investment results to help end-investors reach their financial goals. We use our expertise in asset allocation, investment selection and portfolio construction to create world-class investment strategies leveraging the full resources of Morningstar. The group specializes in multi-asset investing, using building blocks in equities, fixed income and alternative investments to construct robust portfolios. Through our investment offerings, we serve financial advisers and institutions, and the investors that they serve.
The Role:
The Portfolio Manager & Senior Quantitative Researcher will join the Systematic Strategies team in the Investment Management group. This experienced investment professional is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and management of systematic equity strategies globally. This includes, but is not limited to, ideas generation, strategy design, portfolio construction, risk management, cash-flow and corporate actions management, and compliance. In this position, the senior quantitative researcher / portfolio manager is expected to play a leading role within the team and be able to interact with clients, prospects, and senior management across various departments. This role requires a person who demonstrates excellent quantitative analytical skills, a track record for cutting-edge research, and significant experience in day-to-day management of systematic equity strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and work alongside other team members to build and enhance systematic strategies across all steps of the investment process, including ideas generation, strategy design, portfolio construction and implementation.
- Discover, evaluate, use alternative/new data sources to build novel systematic strategies.
- Partner with operations and trading team to oversee day-to-day management of all aspects of systematic strategies implementation including trading, compliance, managing of daily cash flows and corporate actions.
- Work with leading-edge portfolio construction technology and optimization techniques to construct portfolios as a portfolio building blocks or standalone strategies.
- Communicate systematic strategies performance and attribution, market environment and outlook to internal and external groups including clients and prospects.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive hands-on systematic investing experience including quantitative research and portfolio management, preferably with focus in equity.
- Significant experience in statistical modelling of large data sets and solid understanding of multi-factor models, portfolio construction, optimization, backtesting and scenario analysis.
- Strong quantitative skills with solid understanding of statistics (e.g. panel data analysis, time-series analysis, machine-learning), fundamental analysis, and accounting. Familiarity with equity databases (e.g., FactSet), and optimization softwares (e.g. Axioma).
- Proficiency in programming language(s) (Python, R, or Matlab) and database management software (e.g., SQL).
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with experience producing high quality materials for clients, prospects, and publications.
- Proven ability to take investment-related research from idea origination to implementation. Evidence of ability to create alpha through deployment of quantitative systematic strategies.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline; Ph.D. preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$195,600.00 - 352,075.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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The Area:
The Investment Management group is a global team guided by Morningstar’s investment principles focused on delivering great long-term investment results to help end-investors reach their financial goals. We use our expertise in asset allocation, investment selection and portfolio construction to create world-class investment strategies leveraging the full resources of Morningstar. The group specializes in multi-asset investing, using building blocks in equities, fixed income and alternative investments to construct robust portfolios. Through our investment offerings, we serve financial advisers and institutions, and the investors that they serve.
The Role:
The Portfolio Manager & Senior Quantitative Researcher will join the Systematic Strategies team in the Investment Management group. This experienced investment professional is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and management of systematic equity strategies globally. This includes, but is not limited to, ideas generation, strategy design, portfolio construction, risk management, cash-flow and corporate actions management, and compliance. In this position, the senior quantitative researcher / portfolio manager is expected to play a leading role within the team and be able to interact with clients, prospects, and senior management across various departments. This role requires a person who demonstrates excellent quantitative analytical skills, a track record for cutting-edge research, and significant experience in day-to-day management of systematic equity strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and work alongside other team members to build and enhance systematic strategies across all steps of the investment process, including ideas generation, strategy design, portfolio construction and implementation.
- Discover, evaluate, use alternative/new data sources to build novel systematic strategies.
- Partner with operations and trading team to oversee day-to-day management of all aspects of systematic strategies implementation including trading, compliance, managing of daily cash flows and corporate actions.
- Work with leading-edge portfolio construction technology and optimization techniques to construct portfolios as a portfolio building blocks or standalone strategies.
- Communicate systematic strategies performance and attribution, market environment and outlook to internal and external groups including clients and prospects.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive hands-on systematic investing experience including quantitative research and portfolio management, preferably with focus in equity.
- Significant experience in statistical modelling of large data sets and solid understanding of multi-factor models, portfolio construction, optimization, backtesting and scenario analysis.
- Strong quantitative skills with solid understanding of statistics (e.g. panel data analysis, time-series analysis, machine-learning), fundamental analysis, and accounting. Familiarity with equity databases (e.g., FactSet), and optimization softwares (e.g. Axioma).
- Proficiency in programming language(s) (Python, R, or Matlab) and database management software (e.g., SQL).
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with experience producing high quality materials for clients, prospects, and publications.
- Proven ability to take investment-related research from idea origination to implementation. Evidence of ability to create alpha through deployment of quantitative systematic strategies.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline; Ph.D. preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$195,600.00 - 352,075.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Target firms with a sponsorship track record
Hedge funds and prop trading firms that hire quant researchers have sponsored H-1B visas consistently for years. Look for employers with public LCA disclosure data showing repeated filings for this exact role title.
Lead with your research output, not just your tools
USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a specific degree. Framing your experience around original research contributions, published work, or novel model development strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you accept an offer
H-1B registration opens in March with an October 1 start date. If you miss the current cycle, negotiate a deferred start or ask whether the employer has cap-exempt research affiliate entities that allow earlier employment.
Cap-exempt employers exist in this field
Universities and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Some quant roles at academic institutions or federally funded research centers qualify, letting you start work without waiting for a registration cycle.
Document the degree-to-role connection explicitly
Your sponsoring employer's attorney will need to show the position requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. A role description that clearly ties the research function to quantitative disciplines makes this case stronger.
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Is Senior Quantitative Researcher a good fit for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Quantitative Researcher is one of the cleaner specialty occupation cases because the role requires advanced quantitative skills that are directly tied to a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or a related field. USCIS approves H-1B petitions for this title at high rates, and most established financial firms and tech employers have existing processes for sponsoring this position.
Do I need a PhD to get visa sponsorship as a quant researcher?
A PhD is not required for H-1B sponsorship, but it matters significantly in practice. Most senior quant research roles at hedge funds and asset managers are written around doctoral-level work, and many employers will only sponsor candidates with a PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline. A master's degree can qualify, but it narrows the pool of willing sponsors.
Can a Senior Quantitative Researcher qualify for an O-1A visa instead of H-1B?
Yes, and for candidates with strong research records it can be a better path. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria like published research, high compensation relative to peers, peer review contributions, or critical roles at distinguished organizations. Quant researchers with academic publications, conference presentations, or recognized industry contributions often meet several criteria. There is no lottery and no annual cap.
Which employers actually sponsor visas for quant researcher roles?
Sponsorship is common among large asset managers, systematic hedge funds, high-frequency trading firms, and major technology companies with applied research divisions. You can browse currently open sponsored quant researcher positions on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. This removes the guesswork of identifying which firms will engage with international candidates.
What happens to my visa status if I switch employers between quant roles?
If you are on H-1B status, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you are maintaining valid status. Your new employer must file before your current position ends. A gap in employment can jeopardize your ability to port, so timing the transition carefully with both employers is important.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Quantitative Researcher jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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