Quantitative Researcher

Tasks

As a Quantitative Researcher, your responsibilities include: - Generating high-quality intraday alpha signals for cash equities using order book and alternative data - Developing ML techniques for alpha research - Maintaining a strong market research mindset - Identifying optimal execution optimization problems - Identifying highly profitable opportunities - Working closely with researchers across the company

Requirements

Essential Requirements: - Ability to think creatively, develop original research and ideas, and implement them - Exceptional analytical skills; recognized by colleagues as an expert in the field - Deep understanding of statistical analysis and data to identify and solve global problems - Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python or R Advantages: - Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues, and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes - Experience in intraday alpha research - Experience with data-driven strategies - Experience handling large datasets and backtesting data

Personal characteristics

- PhD or exceptional master’s or bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field - Integrity combined with a sharp analytical approach to problem-solving - Ability to deliver products with high development value - Hands-on attitude, willing to engage with technology and projects across the entire company - Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and navigate competing business requirements and priorities - Strong interpersonal skills; Adaptability and the ability to build close working relationships with quantitative researchers, technology teams, traders, and other business units - Confident communicator; able to articulate a point concisely and handle conflicting viewpoints

We offer

- A base salary range of $130,000–$140,000 - A comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, health insurance, and long-term disability coverage - Flexible work arrangements and two weeks of paid vacation, plus an additional week for community service - A combination of structured learning and on-the-job development, cross-functional and cross-team rotations and programs to develop your skills and foster an inclusive environment for everyone in the company and across the industry