Global Macro Quant Researcher: Signals & Strategies

eFinancialCareers; Stamford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers seeks an exceptional Macro Quant Researcher to join a highly sophisticated systematic investment platform. You will conduct original quantitative research and develop systematic investment strategies across global macro markets.

You will work at the intersection of finance, statistics, machine learning and technology, using large and complex datasets to identify persistent market opportunities and to pursue independent research ideas while collaborating with experienced

Qualifications

• Advanced quantitative training at MSc/PhD level.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics and statistical modelling.
• Experience conducting independent, hypothesis-driven research.
• Proficient in Python for research work.
• Experience with large, noisy and complex datasets.
• Understanding of machine learning techniques for predictive modelling.
• Ability to translate research into actionable systematic strategies.
• Excellent communication of complex quantitative results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research into systematic trading opportunities across global macro markets.
• Research, design and develop predictive signals and systematic investment strategies.
• Analyse large-scale financial, economic and alternative datasets to uncover patterns and market relationships.
• Develop statistical and machine learning models for forecasting asset returns and risk.
• Build robust research frameworks for testing hypotheses and evaluating signals.
• Perform backtesting, validation and robustness analyses to separate signal from noise.
• Collaborate with quantitative developers and investment professionals to translate research into live strategies.
• Monitor live strategies and investigate changes in signal behaviour and market regimes.
• Communicate findings clearly, including assumptions, risks and limitations behind models.

Skills

Quantitative research

Python programming

Data analysis

Communication

Hypothesis testing

Education

MSc/PhD in maths/CS

Tools

Python

ML libraries

Job description

eFinancialCareers seeks an exceptional Macro Quant Researcher to join a highly sophisticated systematic investment platform. You will conduct original quantitative research and develop systematic investment strategies across global macro markets.

You will work at the intersection of finance, statistics, machine learning and technology, using large and complex datasets to identify persistent market opportunities and to pursue independent research ideas while collaborating with experienced