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HWTS Global

Quantitative Researcher - Equity - Alternative Data

HWTS Global, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Our client seeks a highly skilled

Quantitative Researcher

to join our equities team with a focus on

alternative data–driven strategies . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of alpha generation within a top-tier hedge fund environment and the ability to deliver scalable strategies with strong performance. Responsibilities

Develop and implement systematic equity strategies leveraging

alternative datasets

(satellite imagery, credit card, web-scraped, geolocation, etc.). Conduct research, backtesting, and production deployment of high-Sharpe strategies. Collaborate closely with PMs, Data Engineers, and Developers to build robust research and trading infrastructure. Source, evaluate, and integrate new alternative datasets to drive

alpha generation . Maintain and enhance research pipelines, ensuring strategies are scalable and risk-controlled. Contribute to idea generation, portfolio construction, and performance attribution. Qualifications

Minimum

5 years’ experience

in quantitative equity research within a

top hedge fund

or leading proprietary trading firm. Proven live track record with a

Sharpe ratio of 1.8+

on meaningful capital. Strong background in statistics, econometrics, or applied mathematics. Expertise in working with

large, unstructured datasets

and extracting tradable signals. Proficiency in

Python, C++ or similar languages , with ability to write production-quality code. Strong knowledge of equity market microstructure, risk management, and portfolio optimization. Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Research Industries: Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Investment Management

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