Quantitative Researcher

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Kolkata is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to develop and implement advanced quantitative strategies, leveraging strong mathematical and analytical skills to generate alpha and optimize portfolios.

You will collaborate with trading and technology teams to build models for forecasting, risk management, and performance evaluation, apply algorithmic trading techniques, and ensure robust risk controls.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Ph.D. or Master’s).
• Proven experience in quantitative research or related field (>=3 years).
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models and strategies to generate alpha and optimize portfolios.
• Conduct research on financial markets, indicators, and datasets to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop and refine models for forecasting, risk management, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with technology and trading teams to implement strategies into algorithmic trading systems and monitor performance.

Skills

Quantitative research

Algorithmic trading

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Finance/Mathematics/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Job Title: Quantitative Researcher

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our quantitative research team. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing innovative quantitative strategies, leveraging your strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Quantitative Strategy Development:

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models and strategies to generate alpha and optimize investment portfolios.
• Conduct thorough research on financial markets, economic indicators, and relevant datasets to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities.

2. Data Analysis and Modeling:

• Develop and refine quantitative models for forecasting, risk management, and performance evaluation.

3. Algorithmic Trading:

• Collaborate with the technology and trading teams to implement quantitative strategies into algorithmic trading systems.
• Monitor and optimize algorithmic trading processes to ensure efficient execution and performance.

4. Risk Management:

• Work on developing and implementing risk management protocols to ensure the integrity and stability of quantitative models and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in quantitative research, algorithmic trading, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or C++.