Storm2 · 1 day ago
Founding Quant Researcher
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$225K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expStorm2 is partnering with a stealth startup in the WealthTech space that specializes in building AI Native Portfolio Management tools. They are seeking a Founding Quant to develop portfolio construction methods and implement optimization frameworks while building scalable Python systems for portfolio management.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarketplaceRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Ryan B.
Responsibilities
Developing portfolio construction and optimization methods that operate effectively under real-world constraints such as taxes, trading frictions, and regulatory requirements
Implementing and refining approaches across risk-based, return-based, and multi-objective optimization frameworks
Building scalable, production-ready Python systems to support rebalancing, risk management, and tax-sensitive decision-making
Designing and validating risk models, covariance estimation techniques, and portfolio constraints used in live portfolios
Encoding U.S. tax considerations — including wash sale rules, capital gains treatment, and asset location — directly into portfolio logic
Using modern AI tools and ML frameworks as part of daily experimentation and research workflows
Translating complex quantitative behavior into clear explanations that can be understood by non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in quantitative field (Masters or Ph.D.)
5+ years in quantitative portfolio management
Experience with Python
Exposure to advisor-led or retail investment platforms (e.g., SMAs, RIA tools)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Company
Storm2
Storm2 operates as a recruitment marketplace for fintech.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.21MKey Investors
Puffin Point
2020-08-28Series A· $2.98M
2019-09-11Seed· $1.23M
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