Manager, Quantitative Research

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Rest Full time

**Company Description**
Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

**Closing date: Wednesday 18th December.**

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies

The Manager (Quantitative Research) is responsible for leading the development of quantitative models used to develop asset allocation and portfolio construction recommendations. This role will drive the continuous development of research and quantitative analysis activities with the aim of improving expected returns and risk for fund members.

Key accountabilities:

- Lead the development of Rest’s internal stochastic capital market assumption models across all asset classes and oversee model governance.
- Develop asset allocation optimisation models and recommend strategic asset allocations for all investment options.
- Provide portfolio construction and deployment advice to private markets asset classes based on internally generated research.
- Provide modelling insight and recommendations on the inclusion of new asset classes and their impact on portfolio design.
- Develop quantitative ESG research to inform portfolio construction, including climate scenario analysis.
- Represent the Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation team on investment data, technology stack and investment data strategy committees.
- Undertake ad hoc research to inform investment decision-making.

**Qualifications**
Qualifications:

- _ Post graduate qualifications in Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Econometrics or related disciplines. A PhD degree in a quantitative discipline will be highly regarded._

Required experience, understanding or credentials **including**:

- _ Significant demonstrated experience in a senior quantitative role._
- _ Excellent coding, data transformation and automation skills with Python, Matlab, R, SQL or similar._
- _ Strong knowledge of the asset allocation and portfolio construction processes within asset owners._
- _ The ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to a wide variety of audiences._
- _ Experience with managing small teams with a demonstrated_ ability to develop and mentor more junior colleagues_

**Additional Information**
Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

- Personal and professional development opportunities
- ** Hybrid working**:

- Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
- Linkedin Learning
- Income Protection Insurance
- Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)
- ** Rest Stops - meeting free breaks**
- Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. _

**Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.**
- _Funds under management as at 30 June 2024. Rest is recognised as a _Responsible Investment Leader_ by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022._

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia ORIMA Research Full time

    Graduate Research Assistant - Quantitative or Data Analyst Posted: 13/10/2025 Closing Date: 30/11/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne Job Category: Research & Consulting Position Title Graduate Research Assistant Division Quantitative or Data Analytics Streams Professional Locations Start Date January 2026 $66,000 + 12%...

  • Quantitative Researcher

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Vanguard Full time

    **About Vanguard** More than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external...

  • Research Fellow

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

    Overview: - Part time (Negotiable 0.4 to 0.8 FTE), Fixed Term for 3 years- Salary: Academic Level A6 to A8 ($98,122 - $105,323) or B1 ($110,868) + 17% Superannuation- Based at Bundoora or City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About the Role The Research Fellow will be based in the School of Health and...

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ORIMA RESEARCH Full time $6,600 - $66,000 per year

    Posted: 13/10/2025Closing Date: 30/11/2025Salary: $66, $66,000.00Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: MelbourneJob Category: Research & ConsultingPosition TitleGraduate Research AssistantDivisionQuantitative or Data AnalyticsStreamsProfessionalLocationsMelbourne (Collingwood)Start DateJanuary 2026Salary$66, % superannuationBenefitsInteresting research...

  • Qualitative & Quantitative Research Consultant

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Resources Group AU Full time

    Agency profile: - Consumer-centric Research, Insights and Strategy Consultancy - 100% independently owned - Experts in Product, Brand and Service design - Source agonistic, they draw on qualitative and quantitative thinking. - Amazing client partnerships with FMCG brands, retailers, and foodie start-ups - International footprint with offices in Melbourne...

  • Market Research Consultant

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Resources Group AU Full time

    **Top 10 reasons not to miss out**: 1. A fast-growing insights agency empowering business decision making 2. Blending market research, design thinking and management consultancy 3. A diverse team of research, marketing, psychology and design experts 4. An exciting client base of Australia’s established and disruptive brands 5. A high-performance &...

  • Quantitative Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Drummond Capital Partners Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Drummond Capital PartnersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-site)About DrummondDrummond Capital Partners is a leading multi-asset, multi-manager investment firm founded in 2017, managing over $5 billion in assets. We provide institutional-quality investment management through managed accounts, partnering with financial advisers to deliver actively managed...

  • Associate – Quantitative Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Frontier Advisors Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    10/10/2025No CommentsShareShare Share ShareWe are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to work within our investment strategy team and conduct quantitative research to drive new investment analytics solutions.This role is newly created role, and you will be working as part of a team responsible for the delivery of high-quality investment and strategic...

  • Associate - Quantitative Analyst

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Frontier Advisors Full time

    10/10/2025 No Comments Share - Share Share Share We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to work within our investment strategy team and conduct quantitative research to drive new investment analytics solutions. This role is newly created role, and you will be working as part of a team responsible for the delivery of high-quality investment and...

  • Senior Quantitative Consultant

    6 hours ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia MrWeb Ltd. Full time

    Senior Quantitative Consultant - Market Research and Strategy Melbourne / flexible hybrid $AUD 90,000 + Super (flexible) - (posted Aug 19 2025) We are partnering with an award-winning, independent insights consultancy who are looking for a capable, curious, and ambitious Senior Quantitative Consultant to join their close-knit team. They work at the...