Investment Officer (Quantitative Strategy)

Investment Officer (Quantitative Strategy), P4 (Job Opening No. 266355)- Deadline to apply: 7 January 2026

Job Summary

Join the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) as an Investment Officer (Quantitative Strategy) and contribute to managing a multi-asset, global investment portfolio exceeding $100 billion. Operating within a diverse, multicultural team of professionals from over 40 countries, OIM actively manages approximately 85% of the Fund’s assets across global equities, fixed income, FX, private equity, real assets, and alternative investments.

This position is located in the Quantitative Strategy Team within the Office of the Deputy Chief Investment Officer. The Investment Officer reports to the Senior Investment Officer (SIO) for Quantitative Strategy and plays a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring quantitative investment strategies that support OIM’s strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions. The role involves conducting rigorous quantitative research, ensuring portfolio compliance, evaluating external managers, and enhancing analytical tools and methodologies—including the integration of AI techniques. The incumbent helps optimize risk-adjusted returns while maintaining alignment with OIM’s risk, sustainability, and policy framework.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement approved quantitative strategies for strategic and tactical asset allocation and portfolio rebalancing.
• Monitor portfolio and benchmark performance to ensure alignment with the Fund’s investment objectives.
• Ensure all investments comply with OIM’s investment policies, risk controls, and guidelines.
• Conduct periodic portfolio reviews and present findings during internal review meetings.
• Support the SIO in developing and implementing quantitative investment strategies using advanced modeling techniques.
• Perform quantitative analysis of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, ESG, and market factors using specialized tools and databases.
• Evaluate emerging quantitative methodologies, analytical tools, and data sources, and recommend process improvements, including the integration of artificial intelligence.
• Conduct due diligence and ongoing evaluation of external managers running quantitative strategies relative to benchmarks.
• Attend investment conferences and seminars to remain connected with academic and industry experts.
• Integrate Sustainable Investing principles into research and modeling.
• Conduct portfolio risk, factor, and scenario analysis using risk and analytical platforms.
• Assist the SIO in preparing timely and accurate reports for the RSG, CIO, DCIO, and other internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to reporting for governing bodies, including the UNJSPF Pension Board, the Fifth Committee, Board of Auditors, and OIOS.
• Maintain and continue to develop professional expertise through training, seminars, and staying informed of developments in quantitative investment methodologies.
• Engage with peers and the investment community to keep up with evolving portfolio management techniques.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• CFA certification is desirable.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience with a proven track record in quantitative investment analysis supporting quantitative strategies aimed at generating excess or absolute returns.
• Demonstrated, in-depth understanding of quantitative investment modeling and implementation is required.
• At least three years of experience in quantitative analysis of asset allocation is desirable.
• Experience in institutional in-house portfolio management for asset owners or managers of similar or larger scale is desirable.
• Experience integrating ESG factors into portfolio decision-making is desirable.
• Experience with financial modeling, Python programming, and financial databases/software is desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to innovate and contribute to quantitative strategy development for a global, long-term pension portfolio.
• Work with a diverse, inclusive international team representing more than 40 nationalities.
• Access to professional development, seminars, and industry engagement.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid remote work options.