Equity Quant Researcher & Trader — Global Stat Arb

Selby Jennings; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Dubai is seeking a quantitative analyst for their Stat Arb / Index Arb team. The role involves designing and deploying advanced trading strategies, as well as analyzing market dynamics and optimizing portfolios. Candidates with a strong quantitative background and experience in Python or C++ will excel in this innovative environment. Join a meritocratic team with excellent trading infrastructure and research resources.

Benefits

Autonomy to innovate

Access to cutting-edge research

Meritocratic culture with exceptional upside

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background in Maths, Stats, Physics, CS, or Engineering.
• 2-5 years in a top prop trading firm, hedge fund, or quant research role.
• Experience with large-scale data sets.

Responsibilities

• Design, backtest, and deploy advanced Stat Arb and Index Arb strategies.
• Analyse market microstructure and cross-asset dynamics.
• Integrate strategies into low-latency trading systems.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical techniques

Python

C++

Data analysis

Education

PhD or Master's from a top institution

Job description

A leading hedge fund in Dubai is seeking a quantitative analyst for their Stat Arb / Index Arb team. The role involves designing and deploying advanced trading strategies, as well as analyzing market dynamics and optimizing portfolios. Candidates with a strong quantitative background and experience in Python or C++ will excel in this innovative environment. Join a meritocratic team with excellent trading infrastructure and research resources.