Quant Researcher & Developer Boston​/Remote

Peppercorn Solutions Inc.
Boston, US
Remote

Job Description

Peppercorn is an early-stage financial technology company dedicated to empowering financial advisors with a comprehensive investment platform. Our mission is to provide a single, sophisticated space where advisors can seamlessly manage both traditional and alternative assets, including private equity, real estate, and venture capital. The platform features an advanced optimizer/rebalancer to streamline portfolio management, freeing up advisors' time from tedious administrative tasks.

This enables them to focus on what matters most: delivering strategic, data-driven advice and building stronger client relationships. Ultimately, Peppercorn provides the tools and technology advisors need to thrive in a complex and evolving market.

What You’ll Do

Make an impact in both investment research and quantitative development.

Research, implement, test, and maintain optimizers and supporting AI/ML algorithms.

Contribute to historical and forward-looking simulation frameworks and data platforms.

Develop code using high quality standards and best practices, conduct thorough end-to-end unit testing, and provide support during testing and post go-live.

Foster a culture of excellence, velocity, and humility while prioritizing industry-leading investment science.

What You Need

1-3 years of relevant professional experience preferred; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply based on internships and personal projects.

A degree in computational mathematics, financial engineering, or computer science.

Proficient in using quantitative, statistical, and ML/AI techniques.

Experience using commercial optimizers (Gurobi, CPLEX) is a big plus.

  • Proficient in Python (Pandas, Num Py, Sci Py, Sci Kit-Learn, etc), Git, SQL, and Jira.

Build and deploy machine learning algorithms and advanced analytical solutions.

An understanding of financial capital markets and various financial instruments and tools.

Ability to leverage AI tools and platforms.

What’s Good to Have

Excellent mathematical foundation and hands-on experience using quantitative methods.

Ability to shift gears and react quickly to urgent business needs.

Strong written and verbal communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

A drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a desire to continuously grow.

Reach Out to Us

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonPandasNumPySciPySciKit-LearnGitSQLJiraAI toolscommercial optimizersGurobiCPLEXcommunicationteamworkproblem-solvinginvestment researchquantitative developmentAI/ML algorithmshistorical and forward-looking simulation frameworksdata platforms

Salary

$100,000 - $160,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

junior

Posted

3/27/2026

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