Quantitative Researcher — Portfolio Construction

From Jacksonville, FL, the fully remote Quantitative Researcher — Portfolio Construction will build portfolio methods that translate research signals into controlled exposures. This opening is limited to applicants based in the Jacksonville, FL area and provides Eastern Time preparation for the U.S. open and full-session exception coverage.

Base salary: $185,000–$255,000 USD, based on experience
Work arrangement: Fully remote; applicants must be based in the Jacksonville, FL area
Experience: 4+ years
Additional compensation: Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level

In this Jacksonville, FL role, you will be accountable for allocation methods, portfolio constraints, concentration limits, turnover controls, and stress diagnostics while supporting Eastern Time preparation for the U.S. open and full-session exception coverage. The work requires direct communication, explicit limits, and records that remain useful after market conditions change.

The Jacksonville opening emphasizes early issue detection, complete case records, and dependable follow-through. Eastern Time coverage starts with a complete readiness check before U.S. markets open. The opening owns early detection of missing data, abnormal behavior, and incomplete prior-day actions. When a case remains open after the close, the record must include impact, containment, evidence, and the next responsible person. For this role, that means direct ownership of portfolio constraints, exposure diagnostics, and stress review during Eastern Time preparation for the U.S. open and full-session exception coverage.

Your first documented cycle for the Jacksonville, FL opening will test the operating process for portfolio constraints, exposure diagnostics, and stress review during Eastern Time preparation for the U.S. open and full-session exception coverage. The objective is a reproducible baseline, not a quick narrative. The first evidence set will cover this task:
Create transparent diagnostics for portfolio decisions. The second will cover this task:
Develop allocation and risk-budgeting methods. The Jacksonville opening emphasizes early issue detection, complete case records, and dependable follow-through. Each material deviation receives a named follow-up owner. Before the review closes, you will state what changed, what did not change, and what needs more evidence. A peer must be able to follow the result back to allocation methods, portfolio constraints, concentration limits, turnover controls, and stress diagnostics.

• Develop allocation and risk-budgeting methods
• Model factor, sector, liquidity, and concentration constraints
• Measure turnover, capacity, and stress behavior
• Create transparent diagnostics for portfolio decisions
• Own portfolio constraints, exposure diagnostics, and stress review during Eastern Time preparation for the U.S. open and full-session exception coverage.

• Experience with portfolio optimization and risk models
• Strong numerical Python and optimization skills
• Ability to explain model tradeoffs to researchers and traders

• Experience with transaction-cost-aware optimization and scenario analysis
• Knowledge of production controls for constrained portfolios
• Experience collaborating across time zones while maintaining the operating coverage assigned to the Jacksonville, FL opening.

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options with substantial company support
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Annual learning, conference, and professional-development budget
• Remote-work equipment and home-office support
• Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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