Venture Search
Principal Consultant at Venture Search – Hedge Funds and Prop Trading
$200k – $250k + Bonus
Venture Search is working with a Global Multi‑Strat Hedge Fund that is actively hiring Quant Researchers to join their ranks. You would be joining an extremely talented team of researchers to support the PM of the pod running one of the largest equity books at the firm.
Preferred Location Any office location in the US and Europe.
Base Pay Range $200,000 – $250,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Work alongside the PM on intraday alpha research with a primary focus on idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation and back testing for systematic equity strategies.
Combine sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models that will be deployed to the investment process.
Collaborate with the PM in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process.
Preferred Technical Skills
Strong research and programming skills in Python are necessary.
Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from a top ranked university.
Preferred Experience
Approx. 3‑4 years of experience as a quantitative researcher/trader in systematic equities closing auction strategies.
Approx. 3‑4 years of market microstructure alpha research.
Demonstrated ability to understand fundamental and event‑related data and experience with alternative data sources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research using large data sets.
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
3‑4 years within a Central Risk Book team at a bank.
Strong economic intuition and critical thinking.
Product experience in statistical arbitrage strategies, event‑driven strategies or auction trading.
Trading experience would be desirable but is not necessary.
Target Start Date As soon as possible.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Finance.
Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services.
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$200k – $250k + Bonus
Venture Search is working with a Global Multi‑Strat Hedge Fund that is actively hiring Quant Researchers to join their ranks. You would be joining an extremely talented team of researchers to support the PM of the pod running one of the largest equity books at the firm.
Preferred Location Any office location in the US and Europe.
Base Pay Range $200,000 – $250,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Work alongside the PM on intraday alpha research with a primary focus on idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation and back testing for systematic equity strategies.
Combine sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models that will be deployed to the investment process.
Collaborate with the PM in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process.
Preferred Technical Skills
Strong research and programming skills in Python are necessary.
Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from a top ranked university.
Preferred Experience
Approx. 3‑4 years of experience as a quantitative researcher/trader in systematic equities closing auction strategies.
Approx. 3‑4 years of market microstructure alpha research.
Demonstrated ability to understand fundamental and event‑related data and experience with alternative data sources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research using large data sets.
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
3‑4 years within a Central Risk Book team at a bank.
Strong economic intuition and critical thinking.
Product experience in statistical arbitrage strategies, event‑driven strategies or auction trading.
Trading experience would be desirable but is not necessary.
Target Start Date As soon as possible.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Finance.
Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services.
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