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At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .

Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .

About the Team

T. Rowe Price’s Multi-Asset Division collectively manages $550bn+ across a growing range of global retirement mandates and provides a collaborative, outcome-oriented environment for quantitative researchers from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Role Summary

The Quantitative Investment Analyst role in the Multi-Asset Division is intended for an experienced, highly quantitatively skilled candidate who will join the Lifecycle Research team responsible for setting the strategic asset allocation of target date strategies and for developing personalized retirement investment solutions. Researchers on the team build analytical frameworks and conduct rigorous quantitative studies related to various aspects of retirement investing. Main areas of focus span individual investor behavior, target date glide path construction and customization, personalized financial advice, household finance, and design of pooled and personalized retirement income solutions. In addition to deep, topic-specific research, the role requires active contribution to the team’s analytical infrastructure. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating quantitative models, curating core datasets, and partnering closely with quantitative developers to implement scalable, production-quality code.

The research environment at T. Rowe Price is highly interactive and places a strong emphasis on integrity, collaboration, and intellectual agility. Successful candidates demonstrate pragmatism, comfort with ambiguity, and a constructive approach to feedback and change. We seek individuals with a development mindset and a genuine interest in building comprehensive, robust analytical systems that shape investment outcomes for millions of retirement savers worldwide. Prior financial industry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

+ Execute all stages of quantitative research, from project design to communicating results to the key stakeholders internally and externally

+ Extend and maintain the team’s analytical and reporting infrastructure; this encompasses stewardship of core datasets, statistical models, and shared codebases

+ Disseminate research findings: participate in industry conferences and webinars, write white papers, and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Qualifications

Required:

+ Graduate degree in a STEM field

+ Strong foundation in applied data science (e.g., experimental research in natural sciences, statistics, finance, or econometrics)

+ Demonstrated programming proficiency, including developing and extending object-oriented, version-controlled code in MATLAB, Python, or Java

+ Collaborative working style: willingness to listen, penchant for sharing knowledge, and responsiveness to business needs

+ Ability to clearly convey complex analytical concepts and results to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise

Preferred:

+ Ph.D. in a STEM field

+ Expertise in operations research, optimization, and stochastic modeling

+ Demonstrated interest in applied research in lifecycle investing, quantitative financial planning, or adjacent fields

+ Prior experience conducting applied research in a business environment

+ Experience working within a software or research infrastructure development workflow

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$125,000.00-$175,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers

$125,000.00-$175,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.

$125,000.00-$175,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role . Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package . Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources , benefits , and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you .

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Annual bonus eligibility

+ A generous retirement plan

+ Hybrid work schedule

+ Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy

+ Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days

+ Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits. (https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/careers/benefits.html)

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.