Trexquant Investment LP
Quantitative Researcher - Experienced Hires (USA)
Trexquant Investment LP, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Quantitative Researcher - Experienced Hires (USA)
Trexquant is a systematic hedge fund where we use thousands of statistical algorithms to trade equity, futures and other markets globally. Starting with many data sets, we develop large sets of features and use various machine learning methods to discover trading signals and effectively combine them into market-neutral portfolios. We are looking for data scientists, physicists, engineers, economists and programmers to develop the next generation of machine learning strategies that can accurately predict the future movements of liquid financial assets.
As a Quantitative Researcher you will be involved in developing market-neutral signals, parsing and analyzing large data sets and collaborating with the Data and Strategy Research team to build a diverse set of predictive models. While we are open to researchers in any asset class we are currently focusing on roles in equities, futures, commodities, and event driven research.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize various machine learning models aimed at predicting liquid assets using a wide set of financial data and a vast library of trading signals
Parse and analyze large datasets to identify actionable alpha signals and develop strategies for systematic trading
Investigate and implement state-of-the-art academic research in the field of quantitative finance
Continuously innovate and improve existing models by integrating new data sources and advanced techniques to boost performance and scalability
Collaborate closely with a team of experienced quantitative researchers to conduct experiments, backtest hypotheses, and refine strategies through rigorous simulations and data analysis
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD degree in any stem field
2+ years in a systematic trading environment
Passion for machine learning
Fluent with programming languages like Python
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a team player
Benefits
Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company meals
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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As a Quantitative Researcher you will be involved in developing market-neutral signals, parsing and analyzing large data sets and collaborating with the Data and Strategy Research team to build a diverse set of predictive models. While we are open to researchers in any asset class we are currently focusing on roles in equities, futures, commodities, and event driven research.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize various machine learning models aimed at predicting liquid assets using a wide set of financial data and a vast library of trading signals
Parse and analyze large datasets to identify actionable alpha signals and develop strategies for systematic trading
Investigate and implement state-of-the-art academic research in the field of quantitative finance
Continuously innovate and improve existing models by integrating new data sources and advanced techniques to boost performance and scalability
Collaborate closely with a team of experienced quantitative researchers to conduct experiments, backtest hypotheses, and refine strategies through rigorous simulations and data analysis
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD degree in any stem field
2+ years in a systematic trading environment
Passion for machine learning
Fluent with programming languages like Python
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a team player
Benefits
Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company meals
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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