TIFIN
Lead, Quant AI Investments
Boulder, CO · Director
No sponsorship$150k-$225kDetected 28 days ago
PythonMachine LearningNLPLLMsStatisticsProduct ManagementProduct StrategyResearchLeadership
About the role
- Shape AI-driven investment intelligence by embedding LLMs, ML, and generative AI directly into research, analytics, and advisor workflows.
- MS/PhD in a quantitative discipline (Financial Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering, or similar)
Responsibilities
- TIFIN builds the AI operating layer for wealth.
- We build and ship quickly-MVPs in ~3 months, production-ready products in ~6-12 months.
- Own a high-impact product roadmap at the intersection of quantitative finance and AI, with direct influence over revenue-generating capabilities.
- Work hands-on in Python alongside engineering to build scalable, production-grade investment systems on a cutting-edge digital wealth platform.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years in quantitative investment research, portfolio optimization, or investment product development
- Proven ability to bridge quant research and production platform implementation
- Deep expertise in quant strategy development - portfolio optimization, risk/factor modeling, and statistical/predictive modeling
- Practical experience applying modern AI/ML (transformers, LLMs, NLP, embeddings) to production investment workflows, including agentic pipelines
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Skills
- Prior exits include 55ip (acquired by J.P. Morgan) and Paralel Technologies
- Strong Python skills; hands-on coder comfortable working alongside engineering
Compensation
- $150,000 - $225,000 USD, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- In addition to cash compensation, a meaningful equity stake is a significant part of the overall package.
- Package also includes benefits program eligibility, which includes 90-100% medical, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents, retirement benefits and flexible PTO.
Company info
- TIFIN builds the AI operating layer for wealth. Our platform delivers agentic workflows across the industry's core personas-investors, advisors, investment teams, and operations-so financial institutions can move faster, serve more clients, and deliver better outcomes with the same (or fewer) resources. We combine finance-native AI, specialized data, and enterprise-grade controls to deploy secure, compliant capabilities into real production environments.
- Speed: We build and ship quickly-MVPs in ~3 months, production-ready products in ~6-12 months.
- Track Record: Prior exits include 55ip (acquired by J.P. Morgan) and Paralel Technologies
- Our platform delivers agentic workflows across the industry's core personas-investors, advisors, investment teams, and operations-so financial institutions can move faster, serve more clients, and deliver better outcomes with the same (or fewer) resources.
- We combine finance-native AI, specialized data, and enterprise-grade controls to deploy secure, compliant capabilities into real production environments.
- Strategic Partners: Partners include J.P. Morgan, SEI, Franklin Templeton, Morningstar, FactSet, Broadridge, Motive Partners and Tectonic Ventures.
- World-Class Team: Complimentary expertise across AI and financial services, with experience from Google, Microsoft, Uber, PayPal, eBay, BlackRock, LPL, Franklin Templeton, Morgan Stanley, Broadridge and more.
- Grow at the Edge. We are driven by personal growth fueled by a beginner's mindset. We get out of our comfort zone and keep egos aside. With self-awareness and integrity we strive to be the best we can possibly be. No excuses.
- Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth. We communicate with authenticity, precision and integrity to create a shared understanding. We identify opportunities within constraints and propose solutions in service to the team.
- I Win for Teamwin. We believe in staying within our genius zones to succeed and taking accountability for driving results. We are all individual contributors first and always thinking about what can be better.
- As we scale our platform of investment intelligence products, we are seeking someone to lead the intersection of quantitative research, AI innovation, and product strategy.
- Please note that we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity workplace and values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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