A Hedge Fund client of ours is looking to hire multiple Quantitative Researchers to join their Equity Systematic Trading group. The preferred location is any location in the US or Europe. The candidate should have good communication skills and be comfortable working with team members remotely.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the Portfolio Manager on developing systematic trading strategies, with a primary focus on:
- Idea generation
- Data gathering and research/analysis
- Model implementation and back testing for systematic global equities strategies
- Conduct research across a variety of quantitative trading strategies, including but not limited to, fundamental, events, flow, statistical arbitrage, alpha intraday, and sector specific
- Conduct research across multiple regions including US, Europe, Japan and other non US equity markets.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong programming skills in any object-oriented language such as Python and C++.
- Strong Linux knowledge.
- Bachelors, 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
- 0-5 years' experience within quantitative equity strategies, as evidenced by experience at an asset manager, or trading groups within a hedge fund.
- For those with no prior experience, a relevant internship at a top firm is extremely advantageous.
- Strong experience and understanding of statistical modelling techniques for equities trading.
- Prior experience researching datasets across multiple regions.