Quantitative Researcher

Qube Research & Technologies; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing.

You will create high quality predictive signals, identify statistical patterns across large datasets, and lead the full research cycle from signal generation to implementation. You will share results with researchers, implement signals in the execution platform, and monitor model performance across time with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering).
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus.
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Coding skills in at least one leading language (Python, R, Matlab and/or C++, C#).

Responsibilities

• Create high quality predictive signals leveraging large, diverse datasets.
• Identify statistical patterns and opportunities across data.
• Share and discuss research results, methodology and data with other researchers.
• Implement signals and datasets within the global execution platform.
• Monitor signal behavior and model performance over time.
• Lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

NLP

Programming (Python)

Programming (R)

Programming (Matlab)

Programming (C++)

Programming (C#)

Big data analysis

Data exploration

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals.
• By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities.
• Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers.
• Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform.
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time.
• You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation.

Your present skillset

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus.
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail.
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programming language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#).
• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields.
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe.
• Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.