AI / ML Quantitative Research Manager

Description

Graham is seeking an AI/ML Quantitative Research Manager to join our Quantitative Strategies team and lead collaborative AI/ML team research efforts. This individual will report into and work closely with our Chief Investment Officer of Quantitative Strategies to assess existing AI/ML capabilities, define a research agenda to improve AI/ML capabilities in current systematic trading systems, and create new AI/ML trading signals to complement and diversify the firm’s main strategies. The individual will maximize performance and competitiveness by utilizing advanced methods in quantitative analysis, risk management and portfolio optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CIO-Quantitative Strategies to shape the long‑term AI/ML research roadmap
• Design, prototype, and develop production‑grade AI/ML models that ingest large‑scale alternative data sets to generate tradable signals to make existing trading signals more efficient, profitable and robust
• Work collaboratively in a research team environment, using common development tools to facilitate robust implementation of AI/ML research, production versions of trading systems, and ensure models are robust, scalable, and compliant
• Interact with other departments – data science, technology, operations, trading, marketing, and accounting - to ensure current and proposed ideas are implemented, monitored and executed efficiently and accurately
• Enhance the scalability and flexibility of portfolios to accommodate bespoke investment needs of clients
• Identify and integrate novel big‑data sources into the firm’s data pipeline
• Produce white‑papers, internal presentations, and external publications on AI/ML advances; deliver presentations at industry conferences
• Regularly present findings and ideas to management and investment committee
• Complete other projects as requested by senior management

Requirements

• PhD or MS in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related AI/ML discipline)
• 7+ years of hands‑on AI/ML research and production deployment in a quantitative or data‑science environment
• Strong understanding of systematic trading concepts; financial experience is strongly desired but secondary to AI technical expertise
• Demonstrated fundamental research experience in AI/ML (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
• Advanced programming experience in languages suited for quantitative research and strategy implementation
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into easily digestible verbal and written commentary
• Exposure to securities and derivatives markets and investment processes with knowledge in mid-to-low frequency systematic strategies (preferred)
• Experience managing a team of quantitative researchers is a plus

This role requires commuting into our Rowayton, CT, New York, NY, or London, UK office Mondays through Fridays. Please note that our central Quantitative Research team sits out of Rowayton, CT.

Base Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated and does not include any discretionary bonus or benefits (see eligibility below). The applicable annual salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience, skills, and qualifications.  This wage range may be modified in the future.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, 401(K) plans, and access to other healthcare programs.

Notes:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation that a particular employee may be eligible for remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at Graham’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Other

Graham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, military status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, transfer, leave of absence and compensation.

Graham offers health benefits to eligible full-time U.S. employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as other voluntary benefits such as spending accounts (HSA and FSA), and a profit contribution retirement plan.  All employees also receive paid vacation and sick leave.  Benefits eligibility is dependent upon a variety of factors, including employee classification and applicable waiting periods.  Benefits are subject to change and may differ for non-U.S. roles.