Senior Quant Researcher - Short-Horizon Alpha Signals

Eka Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Finance in Singapore seeks an experienced quantitative researcher to develop systematic equity signals and improve research used in live trading. The role focuses on shorter-horizon alpha with statistical modelling, large datasets, and rigorous empirical testing.

You will move research from hypothesis through validation toward production, collaborating with trading and engineering to deploy robust signals and identify new sources of alpha. Strong Python and/or C++ are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic equity research and signal development.
• Strong background in statistical modelling and predictive research.
• Experience with short-horizon or intraday strategies and large financial datasets.
• Production-oriented quantitative research mindset; research-to-production track record helpful.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop systematic equity signals.
• Test quantitative hypotheses across broad datasets.
• Build and refine predictive models for shorter-horizon trading.
• Evaluate signal robustness across market conditions.
• Conduct backtesting and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with trading and engineering to productionize research.
• Identify new sources of alpha and improve existing research.

Skills

Systematic research

Statistical modelling

Short-horizon alpha

Python

C++

Large datasets

Education

MSc/PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python programming

C++ programming

Job description

Eka Finance in Singapore seeks an experienced quantitative researcher to develop systematic equity signals and improve research used in live trading. The role focuses on shorter-horizon alpha with statistical modelling, large datasets, and rigorous empirical testing.

You will move research from hypothesis through validation toward production, collaborating with trading and engineering to deploy robust signals and identify new sources of alpha. Strong Python and/or C++ are required.