Quantitative Trading Analyst

• Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 1 day ago

Full Time

On-site

Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

👤 Reviewing your profile...

Job Details

Skills

TAS
Build Tools
Fixed Income
Management
Quantitative Analysis
Reporting
Analytics
Trading
Cost-benefit Analysis
Research
Control Flow Analysis
FRM
Supervision
Attention To Detail
Python
R
SQL
Programming Languages
Communication
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Skills
Finance
Collaboration

Summary

{"description": "Vanguard's Trading Analytics and Strategy (TAS) team works with our global trading desks to optimize their trading strategies, saving millions of dollars for clients every year. The team works with our trader and portfolio manager partners, across asset classes and passive as well as active mandates, to conduct data-driven analyses and build tools to help shape our trading strategy. Vanguard's trading desk trade over $15 trillion annually and is one of the largest market participants in the world. Vanguard manages over $9 trillion of both active and passive Equity and Fixed Income products.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a self-directed candidate with excellent quantitative, communication skills, a passion for markets, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The role provides the successful candidate with opportunities to develop and quickly assume more responsibility within a rapidly changing and growing department.

Responsibilities:

Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements cutting-edge trading technology, analytics, data sources, and other tools.
Works independently on transaction cost analysis, under the guidance of senior analysts, to maintain and enhance processes for trading desks based on rigorous research and quantitative analysis.
Resolves issues involving data, infrastructure, and prototype technology tools leveraged by the transaction cost analysis processes. Enhances existing models, develops data sources and processes, and communicates results.
Provides reporting and analytics to assist in shaping the future of the transaction cost analysis and trading agenda.
Develops and maintains knowledge of market structure, microstructure, and transaction cost analysis in order to bring an informed perspective to the research process.
Represents Vanguard effectively to internal and external audiences.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or above in quantitative discipline required. Graduate degree and/or professional certification (CFA, FRM) preferred.
Minimum of two years related work experience. Supervisory experience preferred
Strong foundation of cross asset class investment knowledge.
Ability to handle multiple, complex projects with attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
Experience with Python, R, SQL, or related programming languages highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.", "salary_raw": "Row(double=None, string=None)"}

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90922487
Position Id: 23706043
Posted 30+ days ago

Create job alert

Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.

Similar Jobs

Sr. Data Analyst

Malvern, Arkansas

•

11d ago

Core Responsibilities Engages with internal partners to understand business strategy, questions and goals. Brings structure to business requests, translates requirements into an analytical project approach, and leads complex projects through completion. Delegates tasks and provides tactical and strategic guidance to peers. Serves as the analytics expert on cross-functional teams for large strategic initiatives. Acquires and compiles structured and unstructured data and verifies its quality, accu

Full-time

Senior Data Scientist

Malvern, Arkansas

•

Yesterday

{"description": "Investment Management Fintech Strategies (IMFS) is a global team headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. IMFS serves to actively explore advanced modeling techniques, alternative data and cutting-edge new technologies in ways that could dramatically improve the Vanguard's investment performance, make capital markets work better for our investors, and embed a culture of innovation throughout Vanguard. This team seeks out internal and external partners and prospects all aspects of

Full-time

Senior Quantitative Equity Systems Developer

Malvern, Arkansas

•

2d ago

{"description": " What You'll Do: Design, build, and operate cloud-native platforms that run quantitative equity models across research, back-testing, and production workflows Partner closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and traders to translate investment ideas into robust, scalable technology solutions Architect systems that support active equity portfolio construction, risk modeling, factor analytics, and execution workflows Integrate and work with carefully selected ext

Full-time

Senior Corporate Strategy Consultant - Enterprise Initiatives

Malvern, Arkansas

•

2d ago

{"description": "Responsibilities: Identify, validate, and advance next-horizon opportunities that shape Vanguard's future. Lead competitive strategy and scenario planning to anticipate market shifts, breakthrough technologies, and evolving client needs. Monitor industry and market trends to develop hypothesis and help senior leaders \"see around corners\" to prepare for emerging opportunities and threats. Partner with Vanguard's Strategic Consulting team and Corporate Development team to help

Full-time

Search all similar jobs