Quantitative Analyst

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced quantitative analysts to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience building and reasoning about quantitative strategies and models to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing quant.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.

What You'll Do

Use your domain expertise to create expert-level quantitative problems and scenarios grounded in real research, modeling, and strategy development work

Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, practical feasibility, and alignment with how the work is actually done

Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance

Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

Ideal candidates meet all three of the following:

Industry/research experience — minimum 1 year of professional experience at a top company or fund, with direct hands-on work as a quant

Degree — Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Sub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas:

Quant research and alpha/signal generation

Trading strategy design and execution

Risk modeling and portfolio construction

Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)

Experience at a recognized, top-tier quant fund or trading firm

Required for all applicants

Based in the United States

Strong written communication and attention to detail

Ability to explain complex quantitative concepts clearly

Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility.  If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.