Vice President, Quantitative Analyst

Job Title: Vice President, Quantitative Analyst

Department: Investments

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Head of Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies

FLSA Code: Exempt

Estimated Salary: $200,000 - $225,000

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Analyst with 7+ years of experience in quantitative research and financial modeling to enhance investment strategies. The candidate will collaborate with portfolio managers, initially within Global Infrastructure, focusing on supporting and enhancing their investment process. They will develop and refine models, deliver data-driven investment insights, and help integrate quantitative approaches into fundamental decision-making. The candidate should have strong statistical ability, knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques, and proficiency in programming. Effective communication skills are necessary. A master’s or higher degree in a quantitative or engineering field is required. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Develop and maintain quantitative models to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with fundamental portfolio managers to integrate quantitative insights and models into fundamental strategies.
• Analyze financial and market data using statistical, econometric, and AI/ML to identify trends and opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate internal and external data sources.
• Build scalable tools and processes using R or Python.
• Clearly communicate findings and provide transparency in model development, assumptions, and outputs.

Minimum Requirements: 

• 7+ years of experience in quantitative analysis and financial modeling including equities and factor investing.
• Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, AI or related quantitative or engineering field.
• Proficiency in R/Python for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong data science skills, including data cleaning, predictive modeling, and feature engineering.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate AI/ML including LLM’s.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to bridge quantitative research with fundamental investment decision-making.

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.