Intraday Macro Quant Researcher - Signal & Backtest Lead

Qenexus; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 120.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Qenexus in London is hiring two Macro Intraday Quantitative Researchers to join a newly expanded research team. You will work directly with a senior macro PM building out a strategy with significant capital allocation and autonomy over signal development.

This intraday to short-term role focuses on cross-asset futures across FX, rates, commodities, and equity index futures; you will own the full research cycle from signal generation and backtesting to live monitoring and iteration.

Qualifikationen

• 3-8 years of experience building systematic trading strategies.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling and ability to hand-fit signals.
• Proficiency in production research code (Python/C++).

Aufgaben

• Develop and backtest linear statistical models for macro directional forecasting, term structure analysis, mean reversion, and relative value signals
• Engineer features from macro time-series data and validate signal robustness using walk-forward analysis
• Collaborate with the PM on signal prioritization and portfolio construction; monitor live trading and diagnose signal degradation
• Document methodology and maintain rigorous signal backtesting infrastructure; iterate based on live performance
• Partner with execution and risk teams to optimize order flow and manage portfolio drawdowns

Kenntnisse

Statistical modeling

Python/C++

Backtesting

Walk-forward validation

Macro domain knowledge

Time-series analysis

Tools

Backtesting frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

Qenexus in London is hiring two Macro Intraday Quantitative Researchers to join a newly expanded research team. You will work directly with a senior macro PM building out a strategy with significant capital allocation and autonomy over signal development.

This intraday to short-term role focuses on cross-asset futures across FX, rates, commodities, and equity index futures; you will own the full research cycle from signal generation and backtesting to live monitoring and iteration.