Quantitative Researcher

This is an opportunity in a tier one hedge fund in NY to join as a researcher in a global team specializing in all aspects of quantitative research for equity trading strategies. It is a broad role that will cover equity investing, structuring of strategies, portfolio construction, and direct communication with portfolio managers.

Responsibilities

Portfolio construction and portfolio optimization for the equities book

Conduct research to evaluate equity modelling and make decisions about risk

Build and implement advanced quantitative models and tools to guide trading decisions

Conduct rigorous backtesting and evaluation of trading strategies to assess their effectiveness and profitability across various market conditions

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics

Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, with a focus on equities

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python

A generous total compensation package is on offer with strong progression opportunities.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Research and Finance

Industries Capital Markets

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