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ETF Quantitative Developer

Invesco · Downers Grove, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a portfolio management tool or analytic you built. Who used it, and how did it change their work?

What they are checking: Whether they measure their work by its effect on users' workflows, not just by the code shipped.

Tell me about a time you inherited messy code or infrastructure. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they improve systems carefully and incrementally instead of rewriting everything at once.

How do you document your work so the team is not stuck when you are out?

What they are checking: Whether they think about long-term support and shared ownership of team infrastructure.

What would you do

A portfolio manager asks for a feature that would take weeks, but you see a simpler fix. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they propose alternatives with clear tradeoffs while respecting the user's need.

How do you work with central Technology teams when your needs do not fit their roadmap?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate and follow standards rather than building shadow systems.

About the work

How would you build a tool to monitor tracking error across a large set of index ETFs each day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what drives tracking error and can design scalable daily oversight.

Walk me through how an index rebalance affects an ETF portfolio and what a developer could automate around it.

What they are checking: Whether they know the ETF workflow well enough to find the right places to add automation.

How do you test analytics code so you trust the numbers before a PM uses them?

What they are checking: Whether they validate against known results and edge cases, since wrong numbers can lead to bad trades.

What is your approach to writing Python that handles large holdings and price datasets efficiently?

What they are checking: Whether they know vectorized operations, sensible data structures and when performance matters.

How would you handle corporate actions like splits or spin-offs in a portfolio analytics system?

What they are checking: Whether they know the data events that commonly break investment tools.

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The full job description

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About Invesco As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. What’s in it for you? Our people are at the ver y core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: • Flexible paid time off • Hybrid work schedule • 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution • Health & wellbeing benefits • Parental Leave benefits • Employee stock purchase plan Job Description Overview The ETF Quantitative Developer will play a key role in supporting the Equity ETF & Indexed Strategies platform through the design, development, and enhancement of portfolio management technology and analytics. This individual will partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Technology teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that improve portfolio oversight, streamline workflows, and strengthen the team’s overall infrastructure. This role sits within a fast-paced, high-volume index portfolio management environment and requires both strong technical capabilities and a solid understanding of capital markets. Key Responsibilities • Partner with Portfolio Management, Research, Operations, and Technology to deliver data-driven insights, investment analytics, and portfolio reporting • Design, develop, and maintain custom tools and applications to support ETF and indexed portfolio management • Enhance existing portfolio oversight and monitoring frameworks, with a focus on scalability and efficiency • Build and deploy quantitative models and analytics across internal and external portfolio management systems • Automate and streamline daily workflows, reporting, and optimization processes • Contribute to the evolution of the team’s data architecture and technology infrastructure Experience • 0–3 years of experience in quantitative analytics, development, or a related role • Exposure to the asset management or financial services industry is beneficial • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented, high-volume environment Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field • Strong programming capabilities, with experience in Python and/or R (additional languages such as C++ or Java are a plus) • Experience working with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, Polars) • Familiarity with data engineering and database environments, including Snowflake, is preferred • Understanding of ETL pipeline development and data workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow) • Exposure to cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker) is beneficial • Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows • Familiarity with portfolio management and analytics platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Charles River, Axioma) is a plus • Exposure to front-end development frameworks (e.g., Flask, Dash) is advantageous Core Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables with attention to detail • Effective collaborator with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders • Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation Work Environment • Full-time position based in Downers Grove, Illinois • Collaborative, team-oriented environment aligned with the North American Equities platform The salary range for this position in Downers Grove, IL 110,000-138,500/year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location Full Time / Part Time Full time Worker Type Employee Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Workplace Model Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time. Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

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