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Deeter Analytics Inc

Head of Algo Trading (AI)

$250K - $500K/yr

Head of Algo Trading (AI) About the role Deeter Analytics is a privately held investment research ... quantitative and technical depth, but whether that came from a STEM degree, applied or research ...

Corgi

Quantitative Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

Support the Head of Underwriting in the management of the Corgi insurance portfolio and development ... trade ideas from concept to execution that will directly contribute to the management of the ...

ISAM

Client Relations Associate

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$37K - $47K/yr

... firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of iSAM Funds and iSAM Securities. iSAM ... Reporting to the Head of Client Relations, the position plays a key role in delivering high-quality ...

Keyrock

Head of Engineering - Options

New York, NY · Remote

Head of Engineering: Options About Keyrock Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a ... Partner closely with trading, quant, product, risk, and infrastructure stakeholders * Balance ...

Keyrock

Head of Engineering - Options

New York, NY · On-site +1

Head of Engineering: Options About Keyrock Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a ... Partner closely with trading, quant, product, risk, and infrastructure stakeholders * Balance ...

Keyrock

Head of Engineering: Options About Keyrock Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a ... Partner closely with trading, quant, product, risk, and infrastructure stakeholders * Balance ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for head quant trading in the United States is $100,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Head of Quant Trading is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing quantitative trading strategies within a financial firm. This role involves managing a team of quantitative analysts and traders, developing and implementing algorithmic trading models, and ensuring the profitability and risk management of trading activities. The Head of Quant Trading collaborates with other departments such as technology and risk management, stays updated on market trends, and often plays a key part in shaping the firm's overall trading strategy. Strong quantitative, technical, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a Head of Quantitative Trading, you need advanced quantitative analysis skills, expertise in financial markets, and typically a strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Proficiency with programming languages like Python or C++, quantitative trading platforms, and knowledge of risk management systems are essential, along with relevant certifications such as CFA or FRM being advantageous. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These capabilities are crucial for developing successful trading strategies, leading high-performing teams, and driving consistent profitability in competitive markets.

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Quantitative Fixed Income Researcher

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

The TCW Group
Finance and Insurance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
TCW Quantitative Research Team develops models, algorithms, and tools used to drive and support systematic and fundamental investment strategies. The team supports investment teams and traders across all asset classes to integrate data-driven insights and quantitative techniques into the investment process.
The Quantitative Fixed Income Researcher role is highly collaborative, working closely with senior quantitative researchers, the head of quantitative research to design, test, and implement models and investment strategies. By analyzing a diverse range of financial and economic data, the researcher leverages statistical, machine learning, and econometric techniques to enhance our investment process. The role partners closely with fixed-income investment teams to support investment thesis development and enhance alpha generation, while clearly communicating research findings to a wide range of stakeholders and staying current on relevant academic literature and market developments.
Essential Duties
  • Lead quantitative research on fixed-income products in private and public markets.
  • Thought partner to PMs and integrate research outputs into investment process
  • Enhance fixed-income aspects of TCW's multi-asset, multi-factor framework.
  • Own research streams end-to-end (idea → back tests → production → monitoring).
  • Review, challenge, and improve model assumptions, data quality, and robustness.
  • Set research priorities jointly with the head of quantitative research.
  • Contribute to research standards, documentation, and best practices.
  • Mentor and review work of junior quants.
  • Communicate complex quantitative results clearly to PMs, traders, risk, and leadership.

Required Qualifications
  • Deep experience in fixed income markets and instruments, both public and private.
  • Advanced training in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Finance, or another highly quantitative field. MSc or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience with fixed-income products with strong emphasis on quantitative methods.
  • Experience with factor models and portfolio optimization techniques in fixed income.
  • Extensive experience in coding in Python.

Professional Skills Qualifications
  • Experience within a quantitative hedge fund or asset manager highly desired; equivalently, sell-side fixed-income research with published research pieces.
  • Experience in modern version-controlled research environments, i.e. git and docker.
  • Familiarity with agentic coding (e.g. Claude Code or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of probability and statistical techniques (e.g. time-series, cross-sectional and panel regressions, CART models, ensemble learning, dynamic factor models, Monte Carlo methods, Copula models, GARCH/stochastic volatility models)

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with private credit and securitized products would be a strong plus.
  • Expertise in the application of factor investing in fixed income would be a plus.

This role requires candidates to work from a TCW office a minimum of four days a week. Flexibility for remote work is offered on one day, depending on business needs.
Estimated Compensation:
Base Salary: For CA based position, the base salary range is $150k to $175k. This is an anticipated range only.
Other Compensation and Benefits: In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, invest in your health and wellbeing, and help build long-term financial security. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the health, wellbeing, and long-term financial security of our employees and their families.
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