Acadian Asset Management · 4 days ago
Desk Quant - Credit
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expAcadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. As a Desk Quant for Credit, you will work with Quantitative Developers and Systematic Credit Portfolio Managers to research and develop pricing models and strategies for credit portfolios.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Act as a facilitator for the placement of cash and synthetic trades for the suite of systematic strategies
Contribute to research which improves the pricing model and execution methodology
Gain in-depth knowledge of transaction cost models and aspects of portfolio construction in the furtherance of ongoing idea generation and process improvements
Contribute to the development of the systematic order management framework/workflow, including execution management and transaction cost analysis
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in STEM, statistics, or mathematics
10+ years of work experience trading corporate bonds (domestic and international) and credit derivatives; experience trading other fixed income securities a plus
Firm understanding of credit market structure and familiarity with a wide range of implementation strategies
Experience with quantitative/systematic strategies within Credit Markets
Strong Python programming
Working expertise with OMS/EMS platforms (Charles River, TSImagine, MarketAxess, TradeWeb, etc)
World-class analytical skills and the ability to clearly articulate the approach, process, and results in verbal, graphical and written form
Willingness and ability to work in a collegial, results-oriented environment – must be a strong team player
Interest in following financial markets and a strong quantitative orientation for investing
Drive to deliver on high value projects and a roll up your sleeves attitude
Benefits
Participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program
Health
Retirement
Wellness offerings
Company
Acadian Asset Management
Acadian Asset Management LLC is an investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$375M2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $375M
2014-10-10IPO
Leadership Team
Kelly Young
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer McVay
SVP, Head of Investment Operations
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