Job description

Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Equities)

New York, New York

Responsibilities:

This role will work directly with a Quantitative Portfolio Manager on an investment team. The Quantitative Researcher will work with the team to:

Conduct quantitative research and analysis relating to equity trading, equity alpha generation, and portfolio construction
Develop mid-frequency trading strategies and equity trading execution
Develop broad-based statistical arbitrage alphas and trading strategies

What you’ll bring:

MS or PhD degree in highly quantitative field, including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or equivalent.
3+ years of professional experience in quantitative research
Proven alpha research experience in mid-frequency US equities statistical arbitrage strategies
Experience developing technical alphas
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with cloud computing is preferred

The ideal candidate will have:

Passion for quantitative research, strong self-motivation and curiosity
Independent research experience and/or demonstrated proficiency in statistical methods and problem-solving skills
Rigorous and scalable research process
Good capability of time management and prioritization
Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills

Required profile