Quantitative Trading Co-op

Location: Boston, MA, United States

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject- matter expertise.

THE POSITION

The goal of the Trading Research & Analytics (TRA) team is to harness data to improve overall execution results for our clients. The Wellington Trading desk is a fast paced, collaborative team environment where impactful decisions are made every day to help

exceed our clients’ investment expectations. The TRA team works closely with our trading desk, internal groups (such as Investment Science and Trading Technology) and external parties (such as data vendors and the dealer community).

The Trading Research & Analytics Co-op will focus the following responsibilities:

Produce detailed research reports for the Traders and the Trading Desk on trading activity, execution quality, liquidity and transaction costs to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.

Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and relationship managers to answer client and business questions through analysis of trading and execution data.

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of large-scale trading and execution datasets to identify trends, investigate anomalies, validate methodologies, and support business decision-making, client reporting, and execution analysis.

Maintain and enhance trading analytics data platforms, our data lake, reporting workflows, and dashboards that deliver actionable insights to traders and clients.

Take ownership of a longer-term project that delivers lasting value to the team, such as enhancing existing tools, automating manual processes, or leading research initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications for this position include:

An intelligent, highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and seek guidance when appropriate.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on accuracy, concision, and timeliness.

Experience using Python, SQL, Tableau, and other analytical tools to analyze large datasets and generate insights.

Familiarity with and interest in financial markets, trading, and investment processes.

Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with a willingness to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and see projects through to completion. ‌

Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

JOB TITLE Quantitative Trading Co-op

LOCATION 280 Congress

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected]

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

$19-$35 per hour

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recrui