Junior Quant
Junior Quant
Junior Quantitative Analyst – Liechtenstein
Location: Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Start: By arrangement
We are a quantitative research firm based in Liechtenstein, developing systematic investment strategies across global financial markets. We are looking for a driven and analytically minded Junior Quant to join our small, focused team.
The Role
You will work directly within our research pipeline — building and testing research tools and systematic strategies, developing quantitative signals from financial data, and contributing to the full investment cycle from idea generation to performance analysis.
This is a hands-on role with real responsibility from day one, suitable for a fresh graduate or early-career candidate with strong quantitative and programming skills, and a genuine interest in financial markets.
Responsibilities
You will be directly involved in the investment and research process by:
Developing, testing, and improving quantitative investment models
Working with financial market, fundamental, macroeconomic datasets
Building research tools, data pipelines, analytics, and reporting systems in MATLAB and
Running backtests, factor studies, portfolio simulations, and performance analysis
Documenting models, code, assumptions, and research results clearly
Collaborating directly with senior investment professionals in a small, research-driven environment
Your Profile
University degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
Fresh graduate up to 3 years of professional experience
Advanced programming skills; demonstrable proficiency in and MATLAB required - please include code samples, GitHub links, or relevant project work in your application
Experience using LLM-based agents in a research context desirable
Strong interest in financial markets, systematic investing, portfolio construction
Familiarity with time series analysis, optimization, statistical modelling
Previous experience in the financial industry desirable, ideally in a quantitative, risk, trading, analytics, or investment research role
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, strong communication skills and willingness to document work thoroughly
Team player with a friendly, collaborative personality, willing to integrate in a small team and work together towards the firm's objectives
Ability to take ownership expected - comfortable working independently and in a small team with limited supervision
Based locally or willing to commute to Liechtenstein from nearby areas under a cross-border permit
Fluency in English and German required
What We Offer
A rare opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative research and live strategy development
A chance to enter early in a small investment team and grow with the firm
Direct mentorship and close collaboration in a small, entrepreneurial, and intellectually rigorous investment environment
Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications
Flexible working arrangements – home office allowed for part of the week
Start date by arrangement, permanent contract with standard probationary period
Based in Liechtenstein – assistance with cross-border commuter permit (Grenzgängerbewilligung) for residents of Vorarlberg and Rheintal
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a brief cover letter explaining your interest in quantitative investing, and any relevant code samples, research projects, thesis work, or your GitHub profile. jidd49a9a9bj jit0624bj jiy26bj