Quantitative Trader

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Fund Management Limited in Dubai invites applications for a Quantitative Trader to design, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across a range of liquid asset classes.

You will analyze large datasets, monitor portfolio performance, and optimize trading algorithms in response to evolving market conditions, working closely with researchers, technologists, and risk managers to refine models and trading infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing quantitative trading strategies.
• Backtesting and evaluation of systematic approaches.
• Strong statistical modeling and time-series analysis.
• Experience with large datasets, databases, APIs, and market data feeds.
• Degree in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across liquid assets.
• Analyze large datasets and monitor portfolio performance.
• Optimize trading algorithms in response to market conditions.
• Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and risk managers.
• Contribute to backtesting and trading infrastructure improvements.

Job description

Company Description

Birchwood Fund Management Limited is a multi-strategy investment firm that applies advanced quantitative research across liquid global markets. The firm focuses on transforming complex data into disciplined and scalable portfolios. Through continuous innovation in infrastructure, research, and technology, Birchwood enables insights to move seamlessly from research to execution. This integrated approach supports robust trading operations and aims to generate significant alpha for its investors. Candidates joining Birchwood will be part of a technology-driven environment that values rigorous research and systematic decision-making.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Quantitative Trader role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Quantitative Trader will design, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across a variety of liquid asset classes.

Daily responsibilities include analyzing large datasets, monitoring portfolio performance, and optimizing trading algorithms in response to market conditions. The role involves close collaboration with quantitative researchers, technologists, and risk managers to refine models, enhance execution quality, and manage market and operational risks. The Quantitative Trader will also contribute to idea generation, backtesting, and the continuous improvement of Birchwood’s trading infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Trading with practical experience executing and managing orders in Indian markets.
• Expertise in Trading Strategies and Quantitative Investing, including development, backtesting, and evaluation of systematic approaches.
• Advanced skills in Quantitative Analytics, including statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and performance attribution.
• Solid programming skills in languages commonly used in quantitative finance (e.g., Python, C++, R, or MATLAB) and familiarity with data analysis libraries and tools.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, risk management principles, and portfolio construction techniques.
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets and experience using databases, APIs, and market data feeds.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance team environment.
• Relevant academic background, typically a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance.