ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A top-tier global quantitative trading firm known for its performance-driven culture, cutting-edge technology, and ability to uncover unique market opportunities. The firm operates at the highest level of systematic trading, combining advanced research, world-class engineering, and deep market expertise.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing trading team and help develop and deploy systematic trading strategies.
The role covers the full research lifecycle, from forming hypotheses and developing statistical models through strategy implementation and production analysis.
This is a newly established, collaborative team operating within a proven global platform. It offers a rare opportunity to work across a broad range of complex research problems and have a meaningful impact on strategy development and performance.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities
Analyze large datasets from multiple sources to form and test hypotheses about market behavior
Research and build statistical models of financial instrument valuation and returns
Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques to develop predictive models
Formalize and implement systematic trading strategies by solving complex optimization problems
Build robust and scalable quantitative research methods, tools and platforms
Work across the research pipeline, from data extraction and analysis through model calibration, deployment and reporting
Contribute throughout the process, from idea generation through production results
Requirements
Strong academic background in mathematics, machine learning, computer science, physics or a related quantitative field
Research experience equivalent to a research-oriented master’s degree; PhD preferred
Strong quantitative research experience within systematic trading
Experience across idea generation, research, deployment and production analysis, with a track record of delivering meaningful results
Strong programming skills and experience building high-quality, scalable software in Python and/or C++, ideally both
Ability to communicate complex quantitative ideas clearly, both at a high level and in technical detail
Why this Opportunity
Join a newly established trading team backed by a proven global quantitative platform
Own the full research lifecycle, from idea generation and model development through deployment and production analysis
Work with advanced research infrastructure, large-scale datasets, and world-class engineering resources
Collaborate directly with experienced traders, researchers, and engineers
Have meaningful visibility and impact on strategy development and trading performance