Lead Quant Strategist & Trader — Alpha Signals & Execution

High Street Resources (HSR); Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

A trading firm in Dubai is looking for a mid-to-senior Quant Researcher to develop and optimize systematic trading strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative research, especially with Python, and experience developing predictive trading signals. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, building back-testing pipelines, and collaborating with traders and engineers to refine strategies. This position demands a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment and requires advanced knowledge in mathematics or related fields.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years experience in quantitative research or systematic trading environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, optimization, and time-series modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive trading signals using statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Build scalable back-testing pipelines for strategy evaluation.
• Improve execution logic and inventory management models.
• Work alongside traders to refine strategy hypotheses.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning techniques

Python

Market data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

C++

Job description

A trading firm in Dubai is looking for a mid-to-senior Quant Researcher to develop and optimize systematic trading strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative research, especially with Python, and experience developing predictive trading signals. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, building back-testing pipelines, and collaborating with traders and engineers to refine strategies. This position demands a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment and requires advanced knowledge in mathematics or related fields.