Quant Equity Researcher
Key Skills
Job Description
Department
Drive Innovation in Systematic Investing – Join Robeco's Quant Research Hub
We are expanding our Quant Equity Research team and are looking for a Quant Researcher to help advance the next generation of systematic equity strategies. You will work with large datasets, modern research techniques, and collaborate closely with our global teams.
About the Role
You will contribute to hands-on research for stock selection (alpha), portfolio construction, and systematic model enhancement. You will explore new techniques, evaluate alternative datasets, and support our innovation pipeline while collaborating with colleagues in Rotterdam, Boston, London and Frankfurt. Our Quant Research department sits at the heart of Robeco's investment organization, bringing together 20+ researchers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Position & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Research and test new alpha signals.
- Work with large and alternative datasets.
- Apply ML and modern statistical methods.
- Translate academic insights into investable ideas.
- Present research internally.
- Support tooling and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Early or advanced career stage with experience in quant research (preferably equities).
- Completed MSc/PhD in a quantitative field.
- Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
- Analytical, curious, and critical thinker.
- Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.
Bonus Experience
- Alpha research.
- ML/NLP exposure.
- Alternative data.
- Databricks, Spark, CI/CD, Docker.
- FactSet, Refinitiv, Bloomberg.
Using AI in your interview process
At Robeco, we welcome AI as a tool, and you’re very much encouraged to use it while preparing for your interviews: for example to brainstorm likely questions, practice structuring your answers, research our firm, review technical concepts and refine your CV. What matters to us is that everything you submit is genuinely yours. You should be able to explain every line of your application.
During the interviews itself, however, AI tools are not permitted. This means no AI listening in, no real-time prompts or suggestions on another device or browser, no reading or paraphrasing AI-generated answers. Using AI in these ways may affect your candidacy. Our goal is to understand how you think and what really drives you.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.
Robeco Recruiting Team
Core Responsibilities
You will conduct hands-on research to develop stock selection alpha signals and enhance systematic investment models. The role involves collaborating with global teams to translate academic insights into investable ideas and supporting process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MSc or PhD in a quantitative field and possess strong programming skills, preferably in Python. Experience in quantitative research, particularly within equities, is required along with an analytical and collaborative mindset.
About Robeco
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Robeco is an international asset manager offering an extensive range of active investments across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset, as well as tailored solutions. Research has been at the heart of everything we do since our foundation in Rotterdam in 1929. We turn data and analysis into investment ideas to help our clients navigate market noise with confidence. At Robeco, we aim to build a more complete picture of opportunities and risks by connecting quantitative intelligence with fundamental expertise and other sources of insight such as sustainable investing and next-gen research. Who we are: As a global asset manager, we center our offering around your needs. We’re committed to building differentiated investment strategies on foundations of deep expertise, dedicated research and a long-term perspective. We’ll guide you towards ground-breaking active investment strategies leveraging quantitative, fundamental, and sustainable investing insights. Interested in investing for today and tomorrow’s needs? As markets and economies evolve, we’re committed to ongoing innovation in designing strategies and customizing solutions to suit different client objectives.