✦ Luna Orbit — Data & Analytics

Quantitative Engineer

at Northern Trust

📍 2 Locations Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Data & Analytics

About this role

This role focuses on developing scalable analytics and data science solutions to support investment decision-making and portfolio management within a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop analytics platforms
  • Support research and portfolio management
  • Implement scalable data solutions
  • Enhance analytics infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

Technical environment includes data analytics, APIs, cloud infrastructure, Python programming, and financial risk and performance analytics frameworks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level data scientist or quantitative engineer with strong experience in analytics, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, proficient in Python and financial data analysis, with a focus on portfolio and risk analytics.

Must-Have Skills

Platform developmentAnalyticsData AnalyticsAPIsCloud InfrastructurePythonFinancial data analysisPortfolio analyticsRisk analytics

Nice-to-Have Skills

Object-oriented programmingPerformance attributionFactor modeling

Tools & Platforms

APIsCloud platforms

Required Skills

Data AnalyticsAPIsCloud InfrastructurePythonObject-oriented programmingFinancial data analysisPortfolio analyticsRisk analytics

Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsAPIsCloud InfrastructurePythonObject-oriented programmingFinancial data analysisPortfolio analyticsRisk analyticsPerformance attributionFactor modeling

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingBusiness acumen

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Services
Job Function Creating and supporting data analytics and quantitative research tools for investment strategies
Role Subtype Data Engineer
Tech Domains Python, APIs, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics

Keywords for Your Resume

Data AnalyticsAPIsCloud InfrastructurePythonObject-oriented programmingFinancial data analysisPortfolio analyticsRisk analyticsPerformance attributionFactor modeling

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with APIs or cloud infrastructure, No programming skills in Python or object-oriented languages, Unfamiliarity with financial analytics, No experience in platform development

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