ETF Quant Researcher: Alpha Signals & Growth

Two Sigma; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Onsite gyms

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and unlimited sick days

Flexible in-office days

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm in New York is seeking a quantitative researcher for the ETF Strategies team within its Equities division. This role involves generating alpha through quantitative signals and requires excellent quantitative skills, a strong understanding of financial markets, and programming knowledge. The successful candidate will manage and mentor junior researchers in a collaborative environment that offers extensive benefits, competitive salary, and a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in investment research.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and portfolio construction.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate new alpha through quantitative signals.
• Analyze economic and financial data for global ETFs.
• Build relationships with teams across the organization.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Statistical programming (Python, Java)

Data management (SQL/Spark)

Effective communication

Multitasking

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Formal training in statistics or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

A leading quantitative investment firm in New York is seeking a quantitative researcher for the ETF Strategies team within its Equities division. This role involves generating alpha through quantitative signals and requires excellent quantitative skills, a strong understanding of financial markets, and programming knowledge. The successful candidate will manage and mentor junior researchers in a collaborative environment that offers extensive benefits, competitive salary, and a hybrid work policy.