Quantitative Researcher

Qube Research & Technologies Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative research and trading firm in Singapore is seeking a candidate to create high-quality predictive signals using large datasets. The ideal applicant has 1-3 years of experience and an advanced degree in a quantitative field like data science or statistics. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is essential. This role involves leading the full research cycle, from signal generation to implementation, in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality predictive signals.
• Identify statistical patterns and opportunities using large datasets.
• Implement signals within the global execution platform.

Skills

Predictive signals creation

Statistical patterns identification

Machine learning

NLP techniques

Programming in Python

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C++

C#

Job description

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals
• By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities
• Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers
• Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time
• You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation

Your present skillset

• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#)
• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment
• Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe
• Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies