Cross River

Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Strategies Group

Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 20 days ago

PythonSQLLLMsStatisticsExcelCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsUnderwriting

About the role

Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively - trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.
Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year.
The team sits within the Capital Solutions Group (CSG) and serves as a centralized function for investment intelligence and quantitative decision making across investment, structuring, and portfolio management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support capital commitment objectives through systematic underwriting of investment opportunities.
Deliver refined and polished views on analytics, base/stress assumptions, and cashflow models that accurately capture the risk/reward dynamics of potential trades
Support investment advisory mandates by producing market-ready analytics, comparative deal analyses, and performance benchmarks that help articulate differentiated value proposition to clients and counterparties
Develop and maintain analytical frameworks to evaluate collateral pools, form views on key pricing assumptions (e.g., prepayment speeds, default/loss curves), and deliver actionable insights that inform deal economics and structuring decisions
Translate quantitative outputs into clear/concise narratives and presentation materials that support pitch efforts, client discussions, and internal committees
Partner with the team to identify, prioritize, and integrate high-impact AI use cases across workflows. Explore and implement AI-driven approaches to collateral analysis using LLMs and Python based tools
Partner with other functions within CSG and across the bank to ensure consistency in assumptions, methodologies, and market intelligence used across the group

Requirements

Master's degree in financial engineering, math, statistics, computer science, or any another quantitative/analytical field required
Proficiency in advanced excel & programming is required for this role.
Hands-on experience in Python & SQL is critical for success
Excellent communication and presentation skills. ability to distill complex analytics into clear, persuasive narratives for both internal stakeholders and external counterparties
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment with competing priorities and tight turnaround times
3+ years of experience in Structured Finance, Securitization, or broader Fixed Income markets is required. Direct exposure to ABS products is strongly preferred
Proficiency in advanced excel & programming is required for this role. Hands-on experience in Python & SQL is critical for success
Builder's mentality - someone who doesn't just use existing tools but actively seeks to improve how the team works by introducing new technologies, frameworks, and AI-driven efficiencies
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Nice to have

3+ years of experience in Structured Finance, Securitization, or broader Fixed Income markets is required.
Direct exposure to ABS products is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of cashflow modeling and securitization mechanics - deal waterfalls, tranche structures, collateral performance analysis is preferred

Compensation

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
By submitting your application, you give Cross River permission to email, call, or text you using the contact details provided.
We will only contact you with job related information.

Company info

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively - trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.
Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you're designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you'll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do - and where your work helps shape the future of finance.
What We're Looking For
The Quantitative Strategies Group (QSG) at Cross River is seeking an Associate/AVP, Quant Strategist to join its growing team. The team sits within the Capital Solutions Group (CSG) and serves as a centralized function for investment intelligence and quantitative decision making across investment, structuring, and portfolio management initiatives. The role sits at the intersection of structured finance, investment strategy, and advanced analytics - bridging the gap between raw data and capital decisions.
Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial products.
Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all.
Whether you're designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you'll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do - and where your work helps shape the future of finance.
to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all.

Equal opportunity

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply directly at Cross River →Create a free account for alerts like this View Cross River immigration profile

This listing is sourced directly from Cross River's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.