Vice President, Quant Optimization Technology (...

Vice President, Quant Optimization Technology About the Company Technology-driven investment management firm Industry Financial Services Type Privately Held Founded 1946 Employees 10,001+ Categories Financial Services Security Investment Management Asset Management B2B Consulting & Professional Services Marketplace Boston Brokerage Business News College Savings Etfs Finance Financial Financial News Investments Ira Legal & HR Software Mutual Funds Online Trading Retirement Software Software Development & Design Stock Trading 529 College Savings Plan Financial Advisors Financial Guidance Investing Strategies Personal Finance Wealth Management Insurance E-Commerce Savings & Investing Investing Financial Advisers Investment Financial Markets Financial Trading Risk Analysis Testing & Analysis Employee Management Business Management and Planning Specialties retirement investments online trading asset management ira 401k mutual funds stocks etf bonds brokerage cash management hsa 529 plans annuities life insurance benefits consulting stock plan services business news and wealth management Business Classifications B2B Marketplace About the Role The Company is in search of a VP, Quant Optimization Technology to join their Quantitative Research & Investments Technology (QRIT) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with the quant research and investments teams to design, build, enhance, and support a comprehensive portfolio optimization and back-testing ecosystem. This role requires a combination of hands-on development and leadership, including managing a team of software engineers and quantitative developers. The VP will be a key player in the QRIT leadership team, reporting to the Head of QRIT, and will be expected to bring a strategic and inspirational approach to people leadership. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a computational field, with a Master's degree preferred, and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in financial services, particularly in asset management. The role demands a proven track record in team management, client engagement, and technical expertise in Python, micro-services, RESTful APIs, AWS cloud environment, CI/CD, and DevOps. Strong experience in system architecture, design patterns, and software engineering fundamentals is essential, as is an advanced understanding of data structures and experience in building and customizing portfolio optimization tools. The ideal candidate will also have a strong ability to capture requirements, influence decisions, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Hiring Manager Title Head of QRIT Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Finance Information Technology

Created: 2025-09-28