Quantitative Researcher – Index Rebalance Strategies

Quantitative Researcher – Index Rebalance Strategies

Geneva

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading systematic investment firm to hire a Quantitative Researcher focused on index rebalance and benchmark-driven strategies across global equities.

The Role

Research, design, and optimise quantitative strategies around index reconstitutions, rebalances, and benchmark events. The role sits at the intersection of alpha research and execution, with a strong emphasis on predictability, crowding, and liquidity effects surrounding index changes.

You’ll work closely with trading and technology teams to take research ideas through to implementation and live deployment.

Requirements

• 3\+ years’ experience in quantitative research, ideally within index, benchmark, or event-driven strategies
• Strong understanding of index methodologies (MSCI, FTSE, S\&P, STOXX, etc.)
• Experience analysing flows, liquidity, and market impact around rebalance events
• Strong Python skills; experience with large datasets and research pipelines
• Solid statistical foundation; MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline preferred
• Ability to translate research into practical, tradable strategies

Why Apply?

• Direct exposure to large-scale systematic capital
• Deep data access around index events and fund flows
• Collaborative research environment with real impact on live strategies

Seán Sweeney ➡

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