Alpha Researcher - Alternative Data (Quant)

Point Three Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Three Group in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on alpha research using alternative data. You will generate features, extract insights, build and backtest predictive models, and create automation tools to improve productivity and monitor model performance.

Ideal candidates hold STEM degrees, have experience with large unstructured datasets, strong math/statistics skills, and programming in Python, C++/C, or Java.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Masters, or Bachelors in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Extensive experience with large, unstructured datasets and creating unique features.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling background.
• Working proficiency in Python, C++/C, Java.

Responsibilities

• Use quantitative methods to design, test, and deploy systematic alpha models with alternative data.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop useful features for predictive models.
• Generate insights and identify trends from diverse datasets.
• Stay current on alternative data developments and potential new data sources.
• Create tools to automate tasks, improve productivity, and monitor model performance.
• Collaborate to exchange ideas, test new models, and manage existing models.

Skills

Feature generation

Quantitative modeling

Data analysis

Exploratory data analysis

Education

PhD/Master/Bachelor in STEM (Math/Stats/Physics/CS)

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Point Three Group in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on alpha research using alternative data. You will generate features, extract insights, build and backtest predictive models, and create automation tools to improve productivity and monitor model performance.

Ideal candidates hold STEM degrees, have experience with large unstructured datasets, strong math/statistics skills, and programming in Python, C++/C, or Java.