AI & Quantitative Investment Researcher (f/m/d)

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We are seeking a talented AI & Quantitative Investment Researcher (f/m/d) to join our team of Multi Asset investment professionals. Your focus will be on developing the next generation quant‑ and AI‑powered alpha‑generation engine.

In this role, you will implement new portfolio strategy ideas and are expected to be hands‑on and self‑sufficient in conducting all aspects of alpha research projects. Fluency in the application of next‑generation GenAI and agentic technologies is expected.

You will manage all aspects of the research process, including data exploration, data ingestion and processing, analysis, methodology selection, implementation, testing, and performance evaluation.

The role will involve a high level of cross‑functional collaboration with Allianz Global Investors’ global research platform, portfolio managers, risk managers, traders, and engineers.

This position will be based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Testing and exploring latest GenAI and Agentic AI toolsets for application in quantitative and fundamental asset management processes and for re-imagining the alpha generation
• Engaging in alpha research and other quantitative analyses to improve current investment strategies in collaboration with the existing investment department
• Engaging in building, training and fine-tuning research architectures that enhance the investment and research platform’s alpha potential
• Checking new data-sources (numerical and text data) for alpha content
• Supporting ad-hoc investment research and operational activities surrounding portfolio management

What you bring

• Excellent Master’s degree (CFA, PhD a plus) from a top institution in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, physics, or finance with a quantitative focus
• Initial practitioner experience in the usage of AI toolsets in an investing context required, especially experience with Generative AI and agentic architectures
• Additional expertise in classic AI, such as NLP and machine learning, is a plus
• Experience working with large data sets for empirical research and handling complex technological demands
• Initial experience in quantitative research at a top asset manager or hedge fund preferred
• International experience / study abroad is a plus due to a highly international setting
• Demonstrated ability to express and articulate ideas and thought processes in both verbal and written form
• High motivation, reliability, the ability to collaborate across teams, and the ability to cope with flexible project management

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!