Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher

We offer a position in APG’s Quantitative Equities investment team in Amsterdam which is currently looking for several Researchers. Together with the team you are responsible for the research, development and portfolio management of systematic investment strategies. The strategies are based on insights from the fields of quantitative and behavioral finance and our industry experience. The team’s strategies will run on the investment insights you develop.

APG manages over €580 billion in assets for pension funds. APG plays a leading role in the pension sector, and focuses strongly on the transition towards sustainable investing. You will join a diverse and growing team of 15 professionals of various nationalities and be part of the broader business unit Quantitative Strategies. Our core belief is that our ability to integrate long-term stakeholder value and to deliver alpha uncorrelated to traditional quant factors, using data and digital technologies will define our future success. We are on an ambitious multi-year innovation journey, and need your talent to drive that further.

• An MSc or PhD degree in (quantitative) finance, mathematics, data science, or related fields;
• At least 7 years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher;
• Experience in extracting alpha signals from large traditional and alternative datasets;
• Strong programming skills (Matlab, Python, etc.);
• You like working in a cooperative research environment;
• You can clearly communicate your research outcomes in writing and in person in English;
• You have a focus on results and you are eager to improve systems and processes;
• You are deeply interested in financial markets and have a digital mindset.

Which responsibilities will you get?

• Initiate, execute, and oversee research projects focused on enhancing the investment strategy;
• Mentor junior & intermediate researchers in the team and help govern the team’s research agenda;
• Communicate, document, and implement research results;
• Contribute to APG’s custom built IT platform for research and portfolio management;
• Stay up to date on quantitative equity developments in industry and academia.

For pension provider APG, pensions are about people, life and how we live together. Through careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, APG wants to help build a decent future in which we share our well-being and prosperity honestly and sustainably. For present and future generations. For today, tomorrow and beyond.
 
We offer a competitive salary and attractive terms of employment with a focus on flexibility.

More information? Please contact recruiter Roy Tholen, via roy.tholen@apg.nl, who can tell you more about the specific position.
 
Please apply by sending us a CV, motivation letter, and a university grade list before 9th October 2021