Founding Quantitative Researcher

Job Title: Founding Quant ResearcherCompany: Stealth Start Up in the Wealth Tech SpaceCompensation: 225-300k + bonus + equityWe are currently partnering with a stealth startup within the WealthTech space who specalizes in building AI Native Portfolio Management tools in search for a Founding Quant to join their organization. We are looking for an individual who has deep experience in portfolio contruction, mangament, and asset allocation in either the retail wealth management space, SMAs, or RIA platforms.Responsiblities: Developing portfolio construction and optimization methods that operate effectively under real-world constraints such as taxes, trading frictions, and regulatory requirementsImplementing and refining approaches across risk-based, return-based, and multi-objective optimization frameworksBuilding scalable, production-ready Python systems to support rebalancing, risk management, and tax-sensitive decision-makingDesigning and validating risk models, covariance estimation techniques, and portfolio constraints used in live portfoliosEncoding U.S. tax considerations — including wash sale rules, capital gains treatment, and asset location — directly into portfolio logicUsing modern AI tools and ML frameworks as part of daily experimentation and research workflowsTranslating complex quantitative behavior into clear explanations that can be understood by non-technical stakeholdersQualifications: Advanced degree in quantitative field (Masters or Ph.D.)5+ years in quantiative portfolio managment.Experience with Python.Exposure to advisor-led or retail investment platforms (e.g., SMAs, RIA tools)