VP/Director, Equity Quant Developer/Strat

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
200K-300K Annually
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The Role
Lead design and implementation of systematic equity and volatility‑control indices. Build and maintain index backtests, risk models, data pipelines, monitoring tools, and client reports. Collaborate with structuring, trading, and technology partners to productionize models and support index innovation.
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Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
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Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and complex modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include leading the development of new models, analytic processes, or system approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations may include the ability to influence strategic direction, as well as develop tactical plans.

The Equities Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team is seeking an experienced quantitative strategist in New York or London  to support the design and implementation of systematic equity and volatility‑control indices. The role combines quantitative modelling, data analysis, and robust technical implementation, and involves close collaboration with structuring, trading, and technology partners.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance new equity investable indices and vol‑control index strategies.
  • Build and maintain index backtests, risk representation, client reports.
  • Improve data pipelines and index infrastructure.
  • Create tools for monitoring, risk analysis, and strategy performance.
  • Work with traders and structurers to facilitate index innovation

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills, ideally in Python; experience with production systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of equities derivatives, or systematic strategies beneficial but not required.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$200,000.00 - $300,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Skills Required

  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Experience with production systems
  • Knowledge of equities derivatives or systematic strategies
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
  • Master's degree in related field or equivalent work experience

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation The $25/hour U.S. minimum wage, reaffirmed in recent company materials, sets a clear compensation floor that lifts entry-level and operations pay. Public salary information and disclosures provide visible benchmarks for pay across roles.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave extends up to 26 weeks with 16 weeks fully paid for eligible teammates, alongside backup child and adult care and a dedicated Life Event Services team. Family-building assistance offers up to a $20,000 lifetime reimbursement and bereavement leave provides 20 paid days for loss of a spouse, partner, or child.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) match up to 5% of eligible pay plus an additional 2–3% annual company contribution based on service. These employer contributions add meaningful long-term value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
208,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1784

What We Do

We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.

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