Hybrid Director of Research – Systematic Equity

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About the role

  • Director of Research driving quantitative investing strategies for GMO's Systematic Equity team. Leading innovative research initiatives and mentoring a high-performing team in Boston.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute Systematic Equity’s research agenda across the full investment cycle.
  • Establish best-in-class research standards.
  • Drive innovative research initiatives using advanced techniques grounded in sound economic and behavioral principles.
  • Generate new investment ideas aligned with GMO’s philosophy.
  • Translate research into production-quality models.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing research team.
  • Foster a culture of intellectual rigor and collaboration.
  • Support client needs with actionable insights and customized solutions designs.
  • Contribute to research publications and firm thought leadership.
  • Engage with Technology and Investment Data Solutions teams to improve databases, automate workflows, and strengthen quantitative infrastructure.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in quantitative investing.
  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field, Ph.D. preferred.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques and LLM workflows a plus.
  • Significant people management experience.
  • Strong communication skills, and high integrity.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan
  • open paid time off
  • leaves of absences
  • dependent care resources
  • tuition reimbursement
  • charitable gifts matching
  • flexible spending accounts
  • commuter benefits

Job title

Director of Research – Systematic Equity

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$225,000 - $275,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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