MX · 6 hours ago
Senior Quantitative Research Analyst
US IL Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMX Technologies is an award-winning company dedicated to advancing mankind through innovative solutions in the financial industry. The Senior Quantitative Research Analyst will develop rigorous quantitative analyses to connect consumer financial behavior with financial services outcomes, while leading research initiatives and creating impactful thought leadership content.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and execute quantitative research initiatives that uncover meaningful insights at the intersection of consumer finance, financial services, and technology
Develop, validate, and maintain statistical and analytical models that quantify business outcomes and ROI associated with MX products and solutions
Identify emerging trends by analyzing large-scale internal proprietary datasets and relevant external financial, economic, and market data sources
Formulate and test research hypotheses that challenge conventional assumptions about consumer engagement, financial behavior, and institutional outcomes
Synthesize disparate data sources — from transaction-level data to macroeconomic indicators — into cohesive analytical frameworks and insights
Lead the end-to-end creation of thought leadership content, including white papers, executive summaries, and recurring industry reports
Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, executive-ready narratives that provide actionable insight for financial services leaders
Partner with design and marketing stakeholders to develop effective data visualizations that communicate sophisticated analysis with clarity and impact
Serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally, presenting research findings to senior leadership, clients, partners, and industry audiences
Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, product, sales, and marketing teams to ensure research aligns with business priorities and maintains analytical rigor
Monitor trends across fintech, banking, and financial services to ensure research remains timely, competitive, and forward-looking
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, data science, or economic research, specifically within the Financial Services, Fintech, or Banking sectors
Deep domain expertise in consumer finance, including a strong understanding of retail banking products, credit/lending lifecycles, and transaction-level data (e.g., merchant cleansing, categorization)
Demonstrated experience developing and validating statistical or quantitative models (e.g., LTV, Churn, or Propensity models) using large, complex financial datasets
Strong ability to translate technical analysis into clear written narratives that resonate with Executive Leadership at Financial Institutions (FIs) and industry analysts
Proven experience authoring analytical reports or white papers that address macroeconomic trends, interest rate environments, or consumer spending behavior
Advanced analytical thinking with a high degree of data integrity, particularly concerning sensitive financial data and compliance standards
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field required; Masters or PhD with a focus on Financial Economics or Econometrics highly preferred
Candidates must provide a portfolio or samples of prior analytical writing or thought leadership focused on the financial services industry
Preferred
Masters or PhD with a focus on Financial Economics or Econometrics highly preferred
Benefits
Company-paid meals
Massage therapists
A sports simulator
Gym
Mother’s lounge
Meditation room
Company
MX Technologies, Inc. is a leader in actionable intelligence, enabling financial providers and consumers to do more with financial data.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$450MKey Investors
TPGBattery VenturesUSAA
2021-01-13Series C· $300M
2019-06-25Series B· $100M
2015-04-30Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Ryan Caldwell
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Dewitt
CTO
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