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🧪Data Scientist
Lead Quantitative Analyst (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote) (Charlotte, NC, US, 28277)
Brighthouse Financial · Charlotte, NC, US, 28277
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Data Scientist (Modeling, experiments, research.)
posted
1d ago
location
Charlotte, NC, US, 28277
languages
python, sql
tools
excel
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pythonsqlexcel
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ms
> description
<p><strong>Where you’ll work:</strong><br>Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.</p>
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<p><strong>How you’ll contribute: </strong></p>
<p>As a Lead Quantitative Analyst, you’ll be responsible for leading projects for multiple aspects of variable, structured and fixed annuity asset and liability management (ALM), including hedging, reporting, modeling, and sensitivity analysis.</p>
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<p><strong>In this role, you’ll get to:</strong></p>
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<li>Be part of the team that hedges Brighthouse variable, structured and fixed annuities with equity and interest rate derivatives.</li>
<li>Apply your skills in risk management and derivative valuation for risk analysis and hedging.</li>
<li>Improve modeling of risk, streamline hedging processes and tools, and implement new hedging methods by prototyping in MS Excel or Python.</li>
<li>Work with IT and others to implement and automate hedging processes using Python, SQL and other tools.</li>
<li>Generate key reports for senior management on the performance of hedging programs.</li>
<li>Communicate with business constituents in multiple other departments at Brighthouse.</li>
<li>Lead projects encompassing all the above for business-critical purpose.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>We’re looking for people who have: </strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Degree in mathematics, statistics, physical science or actuarial science.</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in equity and interest rate derivative pricing and sensitivity calculation, modeling and quantitative finance.</li>
<li>
<div>Experience developing and implementing production‑quality systems, with strong proficiency in Python and SQL. Additional programming languages and experience with data visualization tools are a plus.</div>
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<li>Strong relational database design skills: data modeling, entity-relationship diagramming, database normalization.</li>
<li>High level math skills in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, stochastic processes.</li>
<li>Strong general analytical problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with people who have widely varying backgrounds.</li>
<li>Strong documentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a team and lead projects.</li>
<li>Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn.</li>
<li>Comfortable with performing a critical function for Brighthouse.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.</p>
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<p><strong>What you’ll receive:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Compensation</strong> – Base salary ranging from $160,000 to $210,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Work Environment </strong>– Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.</li>
<li><strong>Paid Time Off </strong>– Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.</li>
<li><strong>Financial Health</strong> – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%).</li>
<li><strong>Health and Wellness</strong> – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.</li>
<li><strong>Family Support</strong> – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.</li>
<li><strong>Life and Disability Support</strong> – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.</li>
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<p>The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.</p>
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<p><strong>Why join us?</strong><br>Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.</p>
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<p>We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.</p>
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<p>We’re one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and our commitment to being a great place to work has earned us recognition as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek and, locally, one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte.</p>
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<p>* Ranked by 2024 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2025.</p>