Major hedge fund looking for Quantitative Researchers to develop and test highly automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated quantitative/statistical techniques for strategies ranging from Equity/Non-Equity Statistical Arbitrage, Systematic Fundamental L/S, Systematic CTA/Managed Futures and Fundamental FICC.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
- Work closely with traders to interpret valuations and develop next generation models and analytics
- Develop core algorithms and models leading directly to trading decisions
- Evaluate financial data vendors; evaluate and work with new data sources and analytics packages in developing investment strategies
- Provide high level technical and investment analytics support to the trade desks
- Conduct research and statistical analyses about securities and commodities
Skillset Requirements
- Ph.D. in Statistics or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, IEOR, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to complete high level, investment related research
- Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment or experience in a position applying advanced quantitative techniques in solving highly complex data intensive problems
- Strong analytical skills; experience working with and analyzing large datasets
- Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills (i.e. time-series and cross-sectional skills) preferred
- Proficiency in coding, with experience using statistical packages (e.g. R, Matlab)
- Exposure to scripting (e.g. Python, Perl); C/C++ a plus but not required
Depending on the role, additional qualifications may include
- Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of investments, derivatives, asset pricing, empirical anomalies, macroeconomic analysis and market micro-structure
- Prior experience with equities, convertible arbitrage, fixed income and/or commodities
- Understanding of the modeling of risk and dynamics of linear and non-linear financial products
- Strong understanding of international accounting rules and familiarity with global market structure
- Familiarity with portfolio construction analytics and some exposure to quantitative portfolio management
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