Quantitative Developer

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking a Quantitative Developer to take ownership of the systems that drive the full life cycle of an investment strategy, including data, research, analytics, portfolio monitoring, and trading. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, capable of working with ambiguous requirements and refining use cases in collaboration with investment professionals. This role requires both technical expertise and a deep interest in financial markets, with the ability to balance quick deliverables with scalable, long-term solutions. Candidates should have experience building and maintaining end-to-end systems in fast-paced, small-team environments, with a pragmatic mindset and a keen attention to detail. We are open to candidates based in Boston or New York.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust systems to support the full investment workflow, from research and analytics to live trading.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that evolve with business needs.
• Build and optimize data pipelines, integrating historical and real-time components.
• Develop front-end and back-end applications to visualize a broad range of metrics and datasets.
• Collaborate with investment teams to translate research concepts and user workflows into scalable, resilient production systems.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of systems in a fast-paced trading environment.

Candidate Profile

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Python with experience in modern data science tools. Familiarity with C++, R, and web frameworks (Node.js, React, etc.) is a plus.
• 3+ years in the financial industry in a quantitative or technical role, preferably working closely with investment teams.
• Experience with large-scale financial datasets, high-performance research workflows, and live trading systems.
• Ability to interface effectively with investment professionals
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a clear understanding of the business value from application of technical solutions

About the Company:

For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $3.6 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team of around 120 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

WAM is a fit for you if:

• You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.
• You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.
• You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.
• You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.

WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.