MENA Equities Quantitative Researcher | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Winton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a highly motivated MENA Equities Quantitative Researcher to join their team in Abu Dhabi after an initial period in London. The role involves researching and developing equity strategies, focusing on algorithmic trading and performance monitoring within MENA markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systematic equity trading.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Strong understanding of signal research and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research for alpha-generating strategies in MENA equity markets.
• Research and back test systematic trading signals.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to develop trading infrastructure.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Signal research

Portfolio construction

Communication skills

Job description

MENA Equities Quantitative Researcher

Winton Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 15 days ago Permanent Competitive

MENA Equities Quantitative Researcher

About Winton

Winton is a research-based investment management company with a specialist focus on statistical and mathematical inference in financial markets. The firm researches and trades quantitative investment strategies, which are implemented systematically via thousands of securities, spanning the world's major liquid asset classes. Founded in 1997 by David Harding, Winton today manages assets for some of the world's largest institutional investors.

We employ ambitious professionals who want to work collaboratively at the leading edge of investment management.

We are seeking a highly motivated quantitative researcher to join our Investment Management & Research group, focussing on MENA Equities. You will play a key role in researching, developing and operating our equities strategies in the region, partnering with portfolio managers, researchers, and technology to build and optimise the full strategy lifecycle - from research and back testing to live trading and risk management.

You will spend an initial period of approximately 6 months working in our London office before relocating to our office in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify alpha-generating strategies in MENA equity markets
• Research and back test systematic trading signals
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, researchers and technologists to develop trading infrastructure and strategies
• Monitor, analyse and report on strategy performance

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience working in a systematic equity trading environment
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming, preferably using Python and key libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
• Exceptional understanding of signal research and portfolio construction
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed and collaborative research environment.

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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