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Venture Search

Quantitative Researcher

Venture Search, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Quant Researcher Global Multi-Strat Hedge Fund

$200k - $250k + Bonus

Venture Search is working with a Global Multi-Strat Hedge Fund who are actively hiring for 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.

Principal Responsibilities

Working 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 which 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 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

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