Staff Quantitative Researcher

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.</p></div><h2><strong>About the team + role</strong></h2> <p>We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.</p> <p>The Investment Strategy team is expanding access to sophisticated investment advice by turning high-quality portfolio management into a scalable, intuitive experience for everyday customers. Sitting at the intersection of markets, product, and customer experience, our team combines rigorous investment thinking with a mobile-first product design. We are dedicated to building accessible investing tools that reach and support millions of people!&nbsp;</p> <p>As a <strong>Staff Quantitative Researcher</strong>, you will report to the Chief Investment Officer and play a key role in shaping our investment product offerings. In this role, you will build complex portfolio construction factor models, identify critical areas for methodology improvement, and design high-performing investment solutions. You will also collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Legal to launch these products and bring them directly to our customers.</p> <p><strong>This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Partner with the Chief Investment Officer and investment leadership to develop, refine, and maintain complex portfolio construction models.</li> <li>Work with large datasets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns, conceptualize valuation strategies, and improve mathematical models.</li> <li