Quant Specialist

Capital Fund Management (CFM); Paris; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Capital Fund Management (CFM) in Paris is seeking a quantitative researcher/software engineer to join its Research department. You will develop trading strategies through rigorous data analysis and build research tools to accelerate discovery, calibration, and deployment.

You will collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers, use Python and AI tools with appropriate validation, and contribute to visualization, reporting, and performance optimization of portfolios.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or PhD in a scientific field (engineering, mathematics, physics, CS) is required.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in quantitative research, data science, or software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and data analysis foundations.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor production pipeline, anticipate issues, and deliver robust solutions.
• Design and build research tools to move faster and with confidence.
• Refine calibration of systematic decision-making processes.
• Develop clear visualization and reporting tools.
• Create statistical methods to analyze and validate models.
• Collaborate with IT and Research teams; validate outputs of AI tools.

Conhecimentos

Python

Data analysis

Linear algebra

Optimization

Statistics

Git

Code reviews

Testing

English

Formação académica

Master's degree or PhD in a scientific field

Ferramentas

Git

Code reviews

Testing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

YOUR ROLE

You will join our Research department, at the heart of CFM's business, with over 100 researchers and engineers. The department develops our trading strategies through rigorous data analysis.

You will report to the Portfolio team, which is responsible for optimizing how our portfolios are constructed and managed.

YOUR RESPONSBILITIES

• Monitor our production pipeline, anticipate issues, and deliver robust solutions
• Design and build research tools that help our teams move faster and with greater confidence
• Refine the calibration of our systematic decision-making processes
• Develop clear, insightful visualization and reporting tools
• Create statistical methods to analyze and validate our models
• Work closely with IT and Research teams
• Use AI tools to speed up development, analysis, and documentation, while validating their outputs with critical judgment

YOUR SKILLS

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a scientific field (engineering school, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar)
• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in quantitative research, data science, or software development
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Genuine interest in data analysis, with a solid foundation in linear algebra, optimization, and statistics
• Experience in software design and collaborative development (Git, code reviews, testing)
• Fluent professional English

Skills and Mindset

• Smart use of AI tools: you know how to use AI assistants effectively (prompting, iterating, automating repetitive tasks) and you systematically verify, test, and challenge the results. You understand their limits, including hallucinations, bias, and confidentiality and data security concerns.
• Dynamic, rigorous, and curious
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Autonomy and a sense of ownership
• Knowledge of market finance is not a prerequisite but is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging problems with direct impact on investment decisions
• Collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers
• Join a culture that encourages experimentation, including with modern tools and methods

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles .