Global Equity Alpha Researcher

Tradermath; Greenwich, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, CT is seeking a talented Researcher for the Global Stock Selection group to focus on proprietary strategies across global equity markets. The role is hands-on, involving data ingestion, analysis, methodology selection, implementation and evaluation.

Applicants should have strong Python and ML skills with a quantitative background; Ph.D. preferred. The team collaborates with portfolio managers, risk managers and traders to enhance investment strategies.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or another quantitative discipline; Ph.D. preferred
• Experience applying generative AI to quantitative research
• 1–3 years in quantitative research, especially with alternative data, at a top asset manager or hedge fund preferred
• Strong programming in Python
• Experience translating mathematical models and algorithms into code
• Experience with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Strong quantitative skills with mathematics, probability, statistics and linear algebra
• Nuanced understanding of economic and financial concepts in a quantitative environment

Responsibilities

• Engage in alpha research and quantitative analysis to improve investment strategies
• Perform statistical and economic research using traditional and alternative data to develop alpha signals
• Build, train and fine-tune ML architectures for cross-sectional or time-series data
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, risk managers and traders to develop and improve strategies
• Add features to proprietary research system to implement new ideas

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Mathematics / statistics

Communication

Education

B.S. in computer science/engineering/mathematics/statistics/quantitative discipline

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, CT is seeking a talented Researcher for the Global Stock Selection group to focus on proprietary strategies across global equity markets. The role is hands-on, involving data ingestion, analysis, methodology selection, implementation and evaluation.

Applicants should have strong Python and ML skills with a quantitative background; Ph.D. preferred. The team collaborates with portfolio managers, risk managers and traders to enhance investment strategies.