Job description
Job Description: Quantitative Researcher
Location: New York
Company: Large Investment Bank
Role: Quantitative Researcher (VP level, open to Director)
About the Role:
Join a dynamic and growing quantitative team at a leading global hedge fund. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative trading strategies. You will work closely with senior traders and portfolio managers to build predictive models, analyze market data, and manage risk.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement quantitative trading strategies with a focus on intraday horizons.
- Build and maintain predictive models using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning.
- Analyze market data and identify trading opportunities.
- Manage risk and implement hedging strategies.
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to optimize trading strategies.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python and KDB.
- Proven experience in quantitative research or trading, ideally with a focus on equities or fixed income.
- Deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working at a high-frequency trading firm or a quantitative hedge fund.
- Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives.
- Experience with electronic trading platforms and algorithms.