Quantitative Research Associate

Location: Genf

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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR6075**“I can be myself at work.”
** You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences.

We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day:
Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.  **“I can influence my income.”
** You want to feel recognized r performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.  **“I can lead a full life.”
** You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.
* Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
* Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
* Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones
** Quantitative Research Associate
** Join our Investments team to build and apply quantitative models that power portfolio decisions. You’ll analyze markets and asset classes, monitor risk and exposures, and partner with investment analysts to test and refine strategies. You’ll develop tools, collaborate with IT and vendors, and share insights across the investment group.
** You’ll do
**** Model Development & Testing
*** Build, calibrate, and validate factor models, risk models, and optimization frameworks for multi-asset portfolios.
* Conduct backtesting and scenario analysis to evaluate strategy robustness under varying market conditions.
** Data Engineering & Analytics
*** Develop scalable data pipelines for market, fundamental, and alternative datasets using Python/R and SQL.
* Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, feature engineering) to enhance signal generation.
** Portfolio Analytics
*** Perform asset allocation research, factor sensitivity analysis, and systematic screening across global markets.
* Monitor portfolio exposures and risk metrics; design dashboards for real-time analytics.
** Tooling & Automation
*** Create reusable libraries and APIs for quantitative workflows; ensure version control and reproducibility via Git.
* Partner with IT and vendors to integrate models into production systems and reporting platforms.
** Innovation & Research Dissemination
*** Evaluate emerging modeling techniques (e.g., Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning) for practical application.
* Share insights through technical memos, code reviews, and internal seminars.
** You bring
*** Experience in quantitative research or portfolio analytics in both industry and academia in data science, machine learning and computer vision
* Hands‑on Python/R and SQL, and modern machine learning frameworks; familiarity with optimization, time‑series, factor/risk models
* Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computing
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
* Excels in international and multidisciplinary environments.
* Proficiency in English and good level of French (B2); additional languages are an asset.
* You hold a valid work permit in Switzerland**“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
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