Director of Research - Systematic Equity
GMO, Boston, MA, United States
Director of Research
GMO is seeking a Director of Research to join the Systematic Equity team. In this capacity, the individual will be responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end research agenda across alpha research, risk modeling, and portfolio construction for systematic equity strategies spanning long-only and long/short mandates. The Director of Research will partner closely with the Head of Systematic Equity and Portfolio Management leadership within the team, to ensure that innovative research ideas are translated into robust, scalable, and production-ready investment models. This position is based in Boston. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute Systematic Equity's research agenda across the full investment cycle. Establish best-in-class research standards. Drive innovative research initiatives using advanced techniques grounded in sound economic and behavioral principles. Generate new investment ideas aligned with GMO's philosophy. Translate research into production-quality models. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing research team. Foster a culture of intellectual rigor and collaboration. Support client needs with actionable insights and customized solutions designs. Contribute to research publications and firm thought leadership. Engage with Technology and Investment Data Solutions teams to improve databases, automate workflows, and strengthen quantitative infrastructure. Required Skills and Characteristics: 15+ years of relevant experience in quantitative investing. An advanced degree in a quantitative field, Ph.D. preferred. Knowledge of machine learning techniques and LLM workflows a plus. Significant people management experience. Strong communication skills, and high integrity. $225,000 - $275,000 a year This is a reasonable, good faith estimate of the current salary range for this role. GMO's salary range accounts for a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus award, which award may be determined by individual, team, department and firm performance, and is subject to the terms of GMO's compensation plan. This position is also benefits eligible. GMO's comprehensive benefits program includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan, open paid time off, leaves of absences, dependent care resources, tuition reimbursement, charitable gifts matching, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits. GMO is committed to the recruitment, employment, and promotion of all candidates equally, regardless of an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability (except where such disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification) or any other classification protected under federal, state or local law.
GMO is seeking a Director of Research to join the Systematic Equity team. In this capacity, the individual will be responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end research agenda across alpha research, risk modeling, and portfolio construction for systematic equity strategies spanning long-only and long/short mandates. The Director of Research will partner closely with the Head of Systematic Equity and Portfolio Management leadership within the team, to ensure that innovative research ideas are translated into robust, scalable, and production-ready investment models. This position is based in Boston. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute Systematic Equity's research agenda across the full investment cycle. Establish best-in-class research standards. Drive innovative research initiatives using advanced techniques grounded in sound economic and behavioral principles. Generate new investment ideas aligned with GMO's philosophy. Translate research into production-quality models. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing research team. Foster a culture of intellectual rigor and collaboration. Support client needs with actionable insights and customized solutions designs. Contribute to research publications and firm thought leadership. Engage with Technology and Investment Data Solutions teams to improve databases, automate workflows, and strengthen quantitative infrastructure. Required Skills and Characteristics: 15+ years of relevant experience in quantitative investing. An advanced degree in a quantitative field, Ph.D. preferred. Knowledge of machine learning techniques and LLM workflows a plus. Significant people management experience. Strong communication skills, and high integrity. $225,000 - $275,000 a year This is a reasonable, good faith estimate of the current salary range for this role. GMO's salary range accounts for a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus award, which award may be determined by individual, team, department and firm performance, and is subject to the terms of GMO's compensation plan. This position is also benefits eligible. GMO's comprehensive benefits program includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan, open paid time off, leaves of absences, dependent care resources, tuition reimbursement, charitable gifts matching, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits. GMO is committed to the recruitment, employment, and promotion of all candidates equally, regardless of an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability (except where such disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification) or any other classification protected under federal, state or local law.