TTSTC -Quantitative Analyst​/Senior Quantitative Analyst

Position: TTSTC -Quantitative Analyst/ Senior Quantitative Analyst
Job Description

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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About TTSTC

The Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) is a special-purpose entity that manages, safeguards, and invests public funds and securities belonging to the state of Texas, its agencies and local political subdivisions of the state. TTSTC's special-purpose entity status provides the Comptroller's office direct access to specialized investment services and programs enabling the Comptroller to achieve the highest return at the lowest cost to the state.

General description

Join TTSTC's Risk & Quantitative Analytics (R&QA) team as a Quantitative Analyst or Senior Quantitative Analyst. This role involves investment research, data analysis, risk modeling, and system development to support investment decision-making and oversight. Candidates may be hired at one of three levels depending on qualifications and experience.

Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.

Work Hours

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Business, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science)
• 0-6+ years of relevant experience in investment analysis, quantitative modeling, or financial data systems
• Proficiency in analytical tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, SQL, VBA, R, C++, SAS)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• General knowledge of risk management principles and financial markets

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Experience with risk systems (e.g., MSCI Risk Manager, Barra, Aladdin, Tru View)
• Familiarity with investment analytics platforms (e.g., Backstop, LPAnalyst, Axioma, eFront, Venn)
• Experience with performance systems (e.g., Clearwater, Solovis, State Street)
• Knowledge of index families and benchmarking tools (e.g., MSCI, Bloomberg, S&P, HFR, Preqin)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in or working towards certification in one or more of the following:

• Chartered Financial…