Junior Quant Researcher

SQUAREPOINT SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm in Singapore seeks a Quant Researcher to research and implement trading strategies within an automated trading framework. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background and programming skills, aimed at identifying profitable trading opportunities through data analysis. This role emphasizes collaboration across functional teams globally and involves monitoring trading strategy performance throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative degree required (Mathematics, Statistics, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C++, Java, Python).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across regions.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement strategies in the automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets for identifying trading opportunities.
• Monitor strategy performance during market hours.

Skills

Quantitative background

Programming proficiency

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science or Physics

Job description

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure