Position: Quantitative Researcher

Location: New York, NY

Site: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week, Remote 1 day/week

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Compensation: Negotiable, depending on qualifications

Our client is a leading quantitative investment company focused on computer-driven trading in global financial markets, with its own proprietary, state-of-the-art technology and data platform to optimize their alpha research. We’re seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join one of their systematic equity trading teams.  

Description:

In this role, the Quantitative Researcher will be able to leverage the team’s existing research and trading infrastructure to develop innovative systematic trading strategies in their full cycles, from deep data analysis to idea generation and back testing, and ultimately strategy deployment.   As part of a small team, the Quantitative Researcher will report directly to the Portfolio Manager and will be tasked with all aspects of systematic trading, leading to tremendous growth opportunities for the successful candidate.

Requirements:

• Very strong programming skills, preferably in Python
• Demonstrate a passion for diving deep into data analysis, allowing for creative alpha generation
• Familiar with alpha research methodologies in cash equities, developed and traded systematic equity strategies with proven track records
• 2+ years of alpha research experience in systematic equity trading
• Exceptional fresh graduate with advanced degrees in quantitative majors may be considered

Bonus Skills:

• Experience in building scalable time series data analysis infrastructure                    
• Knowledge of portfolio construction and trade execution

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