Drive Innovation in Systematic Investing – Join Robeco's Quant Research Hub
We are expanding our Quant Equity Research team and are looking for a Quant Researcher to help advance the next generation of systematic equity strategies. You will work with large datasets, modern research techniques, and collaborate closely with our global teams.
About the Role
You will contribute to hands-on research for stock selection (alpha), portfolio construction, and systematic model enhancement. You will explore new techniques, evaluate alternative datasets, and support our innovation pipeline while collaborating with colleagues in Rotterdam, Boston, London and Frankfurt. Our Quant Research department sits at the heart of Robeco's investment organization, bringing together 20+ researchers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and test new alpha signals.
- Work with large and alternative datasets.
- Apply ML and modern statistical methods.
- Translate academic insights into investable ideas.
- Present research internally.
- Support tooling and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Early or advanced career stage with experience in quant research (preferably equities).
- Completed MSc/PhD in a quantitative field.
- Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
- Analytical, curious, and critical thinker.
- Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.
Bonus Experience
- Alpha research.
- ML/NLP exposure.
- Alternative data.
- Databricks, Spark, CI/CD, Docker.
- FactSet, Refinitiv, Bloomberg.
Research shows that female candidates only apply if they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates already do so at 60%. Are you hesitant about whether you meet all requirements? Please do apply, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
What We Offer
- A healthy work–life balance, supported by 34 vacation days and hybrid working arrangements.
- A modern, spacious office directly opposite Rotterdam Central Station, making sustainable commuting easy and including a 1st‑class NS train subscription.
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice genuinely matters.
- Attractive development opportunities, enabling you to grow professionally while contributing to Robeco’s long‑term ambitions.
- An informal, energetic, and highly motivated team that values trust, collaboration, and shared success.
- Competitive remuneration that is attractive and closely aligned with performance.
Using AI in your interview process
At Robeco, we welcome AI as a tool, and you’re very much encouraged to use it while preparing for your interviews: for example to brainstorm likely questions, practice structuring your answers, research our firm, review technical concepts and refine your CV. What matters to us is that everything you submit is genuinely yours. You should be able to explain every line of your application.
During the interviews itself, however, AI tools are not permitted. This means no AI listening in, no real-time prompts or suggestions on another device or browser, no reading or paraphrasing AI-generated answers. Using AI in these ways may affect your candidacy. Our goal is to understand how you think and what really drives you.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Robeco, we want to grow every day: as a company and as an employer. To do better, we listen to and learn from society, our clients and, first and foremost, our colleagues. We treasure the diversity of our people and the range of perspectives and thinking they bring. Just as we diversify within our investment strategies to be more successful, we know these differences within our own company make us more innovative, flexible and resilient: for ourselves and all our stakeholders. Together, we aim for a culture of connection and create a workplace where colleagues feel safe, included, valued and empowered to be their best, regardless of the way they look, where they come from or who they love. Because when we all thrive, so can Robeco.
About Robeco
Robeco is an international pure-play asset manager founded in 1929 in the Netherlands. We help clients achieve their financial and sustainability goals by providing superior investment returns and solutions, with a strong focus on sustainable investing, quantitative strategies, fundamental equity and fixed income investments. With over EUR 406 billion in client assets (as of June 2026), we serve a broad client base - from institutional to private investors - across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Headquartered in Rotterdam with 16 offices worldwide, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with collaborative, international mindset.
We are actively growing our global market presence and continue to integrate technologies like generative AI and machine learning in our investment processes. These efforts are supported by a strong commitment to operational excellence and to talent development in an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Discover more at www.robeco.com
