Quant Researcher: ML-Driven Factor Strategies

北極星科技有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

北極星科技有限公司 in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned quantitative researcher to design, backtest, and optimize investment strategies while mining factors and maintaining factor libraries. You will build data models and collaborate with data engineering and software teams to translate research into practical tools.

The role requires a Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field and about 2 years of relevant experience; strong Python skills (Pandas, NumPy) are essential, with SQL familiarity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Around 2 years of relevant work experience in quantitative research or data analysis; strong candidates may include fresh graduates with solid research.
• Solid research foundation with ability to formulate testable hypotheses and drive projects.
• Strong programming foundation: Python required (Pandas, NumPy); MATLAB or R preferred.
• Familiar with SQL and databases; Bloomberg/FactSet experience a plus.
• Fluent Mandarin reading/writing; good English reading/writing; able to read English literature and write reports.
• Excellent analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative strategy development: design, backtest, and optimize strategies across assets including stock selection and market timing.
• Factor mining and maintenance: extract and test factors; maintain factor library.
• Data modeling, backtesting, and exploration of frontier methods: model, backtest, and evaluate robustness and risk-adjusted returns; explore ML/DL methods.
• Data processing and platform development: routine data cleaning and building quantitative databases or research platforms.
• Research reports and client services: complete research projects and write reports; present to clients.
• Cross-team collaboration and market tracking: work with data engineering, software and business teams; track macro trends and fintech developments.

Skills

Python

Pandas

NumPy

Time series analysis

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Mandarin Chinese

English reading/writing

Education

Master's degree+

Tools

SQL

Wind

Chaoyang Yongxu

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

北極星科技有限公司 in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned quantitative researcher to design, backtest, and optimize investment strategies while mining factors and maintaining factor libraries. You will build data models and collaborate with data engineering and software teams to translate research into practical tools.

The role requires a Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field and about 2 years of relevant experience; strong Python skills (Pandas, NumPy) are essential, with SQL familiarity.