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Quant Analyst; PhD ; W2

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist, Mathematics, Data Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 - 80 USD Hourly USD 50.00 80.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quant Analyst (PhD Required) (W2 Only)

Top Skills

  • Excellent programming skills (preferably with Python)
  • Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude.
Top Skills Details
  • PhD in STEM field
  • Excellent programming skills (preferably with Python)
  • Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing new models or enhance existing models
  • Maintaining & developing loss forecasting and capital models
  • Seeking out work and enhancing current models/processes
  • Producing clear and coherent technical documentation for internal and regulatory purposes
Competencies
  • Qualified PhD level in a numerical discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering)
  • Experience in developing, documenting & maintaining numerical models for purposes of loss forecasting or calculating capital requirements
  • Demonstrates consistent attention to detail
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Essential Skills
  • Technical skills:
    Statistics, Probability Theory, Econometrics
  • IT skills:
    Prior experience of using both statistical modeling tools (e.g., SAS, R) and development experience in either C++ or Python
  • Documentation:
    Ability to clearly document quantitative models and evidence technical modeling choices
  • Data analysis and interpretation. Experience of interpreting and manipulating large financial data sets
  • A practical knowledge of credit products including loans, bonds and credit derivatives
Nice to Have
  • Practical experience of quantitative model documentation using LaTeX or similar mathematical typesetting packages
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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