QUANT RESEARCHER - EQUITIES

Dualitas Capital Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with profit sharing

Flexible working arrangements

Work visa sponsorship

Green card sponsorship

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking junior to mid-level analysts to join their dynamic team. This rotational role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all stages of research and investment processes, from data processing and signal construction to trading system enhancements. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in mathematics and statistics, along with solid Python programming skills. The company fosters a true startup environment that is fast-paced and research-oriented, providing competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about quantitative finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mathematics and statistics required.
• 0-5 years of industry experience preferred, especially in research roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data processing, including signal construction and backtesting.
• Develop and enhance research tools for data warehousing and portfolio optimization.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematics

Statistics

Machine Learning techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

SQL

Java

C++

Matlab

Education

M.S. or above in Math, Statistics, CS, Physics, or similar

PhD in relevant fields

Tools

Scientific computing packages

Machine learning packages

Job description

A rotational role in which Jr. to mid-level analyst(s) will get the opportunities to participate in all stages of the firm’s R&D and investment processes, including:

Responsibilities:

1. Research: work with senior researcher(s) in the full life cycle of the research process, including data processing, signal construction, backtesting, and implementation.
2. Development: work with other researcher(s) and technologist(s) to build and/or enhance research and/or production tools for data warehousing, portfolio optimization, and model backtesting.
3. Trading: monitor daily trading, interact with brokers and back office support teams, identify unexpected model and/or system behaviors, and contribute to trading system enhancement efforts.

Requirements:

1. M.S. or above in Math, Statistics, CS, Physics, Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering/Computational Finance, or similar fields required, with a strong background in mathematics and statistics. PhD in relevant fields and academic research background will be highly valued.
2. 0 – 5 years of industry experience; buy-side experience in a research role will be given the most preference.
3. Candidates with prior professional experience in alpha research and/or portfolio optimization will be given strong preference.
4. Prior experience with various financial data sets (traditional and alternative) is a strong plus.
5. Academic and/or professional experiences in applying modern ML techniques and tools to quant finance is a strong plus.
6. Strong Python programming skills required, with extensive hands-on experience with various scientific computing and machine learning packages.
7. Experience with any of the following languages is a plus: SQL, Java, C++, and Matlab.
8. Good communication skills and strong team-working spirit.
9. Ability to work effectively with and without detailed directions.

What we offer:

• A true startup environment: small, collegial, fast-paced, and research-oriented; free of bureaucracy or hierarchy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k with profit sharing, and flexible working arrangements (location and schedule wise).
• Full alignment between employees’ career goals and the firm’s growth objectives.
• Work visa and green card sponsorship for candidates who require such.
• The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000 (USD) if located in New York, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.

How to apply:

Kindly submit your application through our online application system, or alternatively, send your resume along with any supporting materials, to [e-mail]