Head of Quantitative Research

About the role

Range is seeking a Head of Quantitative Research to lead the design and refinement of its core portfolio construction methodology, including asset allocation, security selection, and rebalancing logic. Reporting to the CIO, you will work closely with Investment Operations, Engineering, and Compliance to move research into production and ensure fiduciary standards.

Key responsibilities

• Own the design and ongoing refinement of Range's portfolio construction methodology, covering asset allocation, security selection, and rebalancing.
• Build rigorous backtests to validate model changes, balancing tracking error, tax efficiency, and transaction costs.
• Lead research on tax-aware strategies such as tax‑loss harvesting and direct indexing, and translate findings into production rules.
• Partner with Engineering to implement research in production code and monitor live portfolio behavior.
• Evaluate new data sources, market data vendors, and modeling approaches to improve member outcomes.
• Present research findings and model changes to the CIO and Investment Committee in plain terms.
• Contribute to published market commentary, conferences, and media appearances.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to ensure strategies meet Advisers Act obligations and fiduciary standards.

Required profile

• 9+ years of experience in quantitative research, portfolio management, or investment strategy, preferably in digital wealth management or asset management.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering); advanced degree or CFA progress a plus.
• Strong grounding in portfolio theory, mean‑variance optimization, factor models, and risk‑adjusted return analysis.
• Track record of shipping research into production, with FinTech, RIA, or broker‑dealer experience a plus.

Required skills

• Fluency in Python and SQL for research and production work.
• Familiarity with portfolio risk tools such as Barra, Axioma, or Aladdin.
• Experience with data vendors like Bloomberg or FactSet.
• Direct experience building or maintaining tax‑aware investment strategies, including tax‑loss harvesting or direct indexing.

What we offer

• Base salary $250,000 – $350,000 per year.
• Equity in the form of stock options, with total compensation exceeding base salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (100% employer‑covered for employees).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, meals, fitness stipend, and professional development opportunities.