Head of Research Engineering- Equities

Delmar Nord; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar Nord seeks a senior quant/tech lead to build the firm's systematic equities research technology platform in New York City.

You will own end-to-end development of backtesting and execution tooling, collaborate with a top-tier stat arb group, and leverage centralized infra support to deploy greenfield alpha-generation infrastructure with expert Python usage.

Qualifications

• Experience building core backtesting platforms.
• Deep understanding of model implementation and execution technology.
• Ability to work with a highly successful stat arb group to customize their platform.
• Expert level Python knowledge.

Skills

Backtesting platforms

Model implementation

Execution technology

Python

Tools

Python

Job description

We are currently working with a top global macro fund looking to launch their systematic equities business. They have made multiple key hires within their research organization including CIO, Head of Execution, multiple mid-level researchers from top firms, but they still need someone who is able to build out their core research technology platform focused on equities.

Key Experience:

• have built core back testing platforms
• deep understanding of model implementation and execution technology
• Ability to work with a highly successful stat arb group to customize their platform
• Expert level Python knowledge

Of note, you will have the support of the firm's core infrastructure team, so whilst this is a greenfield build for a new asset class you will have centralized support to help with technology outside of the core alpha generation work.