Senior Quantitative Research Analyst
Seattle
- Pay
USD 120,000–140,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
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What you’ll work on
Full postingConduct bespoke research projects across asset classes, especially FX and derivatives
Support and develop the FX and futures overlay platform and research
Do portfolio construction research
Direct and conduct research using Python, SQL and internal systems
Bring research projects to completion with associates across the Investment Division
From the employer’s posting
Conducting bespoke research projects on investment topics across all asset classes, strategies and security types
support and develop our FX and futures overlay platform and research
Portfolio construction research
Directing and conducting research using Python and SQL and various internal tools, databases, and systems.
Partnering with associates from around the Investment Division to bring research projects to completion
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategy research, derivatives, or portfolio construction
- Strong coding and data analytic skills
- Understanding of quantitative portfolio management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while directing junior associates
Qualification wording
3-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction
Strong coding and data analytic skills.
Understanding of quantitative portfolio management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously on a wide range of projects simultaneously while directing junior associates.
Education & alternatives
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction, factor research, strategy backtesting, optimizations, machine learning, and coding. - Master's degree or higher preferred - Finance, Math, Computer Science or Economics preferred - CFA, or progress towards, preferred.
Tools in this posting
- Python
- SQL
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Portfolio construction research - Directing and conducting research using Python and SQL and various internal tools, databases, and systems. - Strong coding and data analytic skills.
- Understanding of quantitative portfolio management. - Programming skills in Python and SQL preferred with knowledge of production coding techniques. - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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- Aug 13, 2026
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Job description
Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
Job Description:
As a member of the Research & Development team, this position will direct and expand research across the Investment Division. Activities will include initiating, fostering, and collaborating on data-oriented research projects with other associates involved in investment research, manager research, portfolio construction and analysis, asset allocation and implementation. This position will oversee and create quantitative solutions and analysis in support of these research projects and oversee bringing these projects to fruition.
One of the key responsibilities for this role will be to support and develop our FX and futures overlay platform and research in addition to quantitative research projects across equity, fixed income, and private assets.
This position will provide material guidance to junior members of the team.
Your Core Responsibilities:
Conducting bespoke research projects on investment topics across all asset classes, strategies and security types, but especially FX and derivative research projects.
Portfolio construction research
Directing and conducting research using Python and SQL and various internal tools, databases, and systems.
Strong coding and data analytic skills.
Partnering with associates from around the Investment Division to bring research projects to completion
Your Expertise:
3-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction, factor research, strategy backtesting, optimizations, machine learning, and coding.
Master's degree or higher preferred - Finance, Math, Computer Science or Economics preferred
CFA, or progress towards, preferred.
Understanding of quantitative portfolio management.
Programming skills in Python and SQL preferred with knowledge of production coding techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be an effective team member on projects working across the Investment Division (includes portfolio management, manager research, asset allocation and implementation).
Ability to work autonomously on a wide range of projects simultaneously while directing junior associates.
Proven ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Pay
Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
- Location & working pattern
Seattle
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- Work authorization
Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.
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