Quant Analyst

Anson McCade; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst for a leading hedge fund focused on mid-frequency trading across equities, crypto, and futures. The role supports trading desks and collaborates on advanced research initiatives in science and engineering.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or soon-to-be grads with strong programming skills (preferably Python) and a quantitative background in machine learning, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or physics.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be graduate from a top international university with relevant coursework or internship.
• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in a quantitative or related field (ML, Math, Stats, CS, Physics).
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with global teams.
• Ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Programming skills with at least one major language; Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support trading desks with quantitative analysis and models.
• Collaborate on cutting-edge projects across teams and disciplines.

Skills

Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast-paced

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Quantitative field

Job description

My client is a quantitative hedge fund. Their strategy spans mid-frequency trading (MFT) across equities, crypto, and futures. The broader ambition extends beyond trading performance toward eventually funding advanced research initiatives in science and engineering.

The team includes quantitative researchers and developers from multiple leading tech and finance firms. The firm is looking to hire Quantitative Analysts to support the trading desks and collaborate on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications for Quant Analyst

• Recent, or soon to be graduate at a top international university, with relevant course work, internship, or other applicable experience or knowledge
• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in a quantitative or related field such as Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Programming skills essential, with at least one major programming or scripting language, strong preference for Python.