Director of Quantitative Research

Summary 

Potomac is seeking an experienced quantitative investment professional to help develop systematic investment strategies, enhance portfolio construction and risk management, and drive innovation across our investment platform. This role combines quantitative research, portfolio analytics, and investment thought leadership to support better outcomes for advisors and investors through disciplined, data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Investments

• Develop, test, and enhance systematic investment strategies
• Conduct quantitative research across equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and ETFs
• Build and maintain factor, trend, momentum, and risk-based models
• Research market regimes, portfolio construction techniques, and risk management frameworks
• Improve data quality, research efficiency, and portfolio oversight
• Contribute research and recommendations to investment committee discussions
• Present findings clearly and effectively to senior leadership
• Participate in portfolio allocation decisions
• Translate investment ideas into new products

Portfolio Analytics

• Support portfolio managers through advanced performance and risk analysis
• Develop attribution, exposure, and scenario analysis tools
• Monitor portfolio characteristics and identify opportunities to improve outcomes
• Evaluate new products, strategies, and investment vehicles

External Communication

• Assist in the development of investment commentary, white papers, and advisor-facing materials
• Present research findings to advisors and clients when appropriate
• Serve as a subject matter expert on quantitative investing and portfolio construction

Qualifications 

Required

• 7-15+ years of investment industry experience
• Deep understanding of portfolio construction and risk management
• Advanced Python skills and experience working with financial datasets
• Experience conducting quantitative investment research
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for markets

Preferred

• Background in systematic trading or quantitative portfolio management
• Experience with futures, options, ETFs, or other liquid investment vehicles
• Experience building investment tools, dashboards, or research platforms

Potomac is not your typical asset manager. We cut through the industry BS with brutal transparency and an obsession with execution. If you’re looking for a slow pace and low volume, this isn’t for you. 

If you want to drive, build, and scale, this is your shot. 

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account option
• 401(k) & other retirement benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off