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Jennison Associates LLC Equity Quant Research Analyst in New York, New York

Job TitleEquity Quant Research AnalystWho We AreJennison Associates is a global investment management firm with around $194 billion in Assets under Management spanning across a range of various equity and fixed income investment strategies. Jennison was founded in 1969 on the principle that doing what’s best for clients will always be right for the business. Grounded in our firm values of integrity, collaboration and client focus, the mission across all areas of our firm is to deliver superior long-term investment returns and excellence in client service. This singular focus is embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we invest, the service we provide to our clients, and the people we hire. We recognize that each employee plays a key part in achieving our mission, regardless of their role or title. As a result, we continually strive to make Jennison a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for all employees. Our FunctionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Analyst to join our team. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing quant models to analyze financial data, assess risk and enhance investment strategies. If you are passionate about quantitative analysis and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a key player in our success.Your ImpactYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: ■Build proprietary stock-selection models/screens for both fundamental and quant equity long-short strategies■Conduct alpha signal research and back-test investment hypotheses■Research portfolio construction/optimization within the context of complex equity portfolios■Work closely with investment teams and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and incorporate feedback into quantitative models■Explore new and alternative data sets while developing a comprehensive understanding of financial markets■Apply cutting edge quantitative techniques to solve complex investment problems■Write white papers and research reports dedicated to answer investment questions■Stay up to date on the most recent academic research and industry trends and constantly strive for improvement and challenge the way things are doneYour Required SkillsYour required skills must include:■Minimum three years of business related experience in asset management■Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance/Financial Engineering, Economics, or a related field■Strong background in econometrics or statistics ■Experience in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and risk management■Experience conducting empirical research, including the cleaning, structuring, and analyzing of large data sets ■Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail■Strong proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python or R■Excellent communication skills to convey complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.■Previous experience in asset management or a related field is preferredWhat We OfferJennison offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to: premier medical benefits, paid time off, a retirement profit sharing plan, wellness reimbursement, fully paid parental leave, family planning support, paid membership to concierge primary care, supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching, additional health and wellness benefits, and life insurance. Our hybrid work model provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. The base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. Individual salaries for this role may vary based on various factors including but not limited to, years of experience, range in corporate level, candidate skills, and geographic location. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including but not limited to, individual and organizational performance. Jennison is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Jennison does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.

Minimum Salary: 125,000 Maximum Salary: 150,000 Salary Unit: Yearly

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