Quantitative Modeler

Ambitionary; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Quantitative Modeler to perform research and model development. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline and proficiency in Python. The role involves less than 20 hours per week with potential for full-time hire. This position is remote and is targeted at individuals eligible to work in the US. Join us to explore the intersection of quantitative analysis and advanced modeling in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• 1 Year of working experience is required.
• Must be proficient in Python and familiar with distributed computing frameworks.
• MATLAB, R, C++, SQL or combinations to supplement Python.
• Able to explain Python limits and justify alternatives.
• JavaScript experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative research, analysis, model development, and model validation.
• Work alongside financial industry expertise.
• Conduct independent research for model scenarios.
• Collaborate with industry experts and peers on geo-market studies.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Familiar with distributed computing frameworks (e.g. Spark)

Understanding of MATLAB, R, C++, SQL

Ability to explain Python’s limitations

Javascript knowledge

SQL

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

MATLAB

R

C++

SQL

Job description

Quantitative Modeler with Ambitionary.com

Ambitionary is at the forefront of an emerging trend called ‘Micro-employment.’ What is Micro-employment? It is exactly what it sounds like: smaller-scale jobs. But why? There are a number of reasons both candidates and companies alike would enjoy this work arrangement! One of the main reasons is for both parties to see if their work arrangement is going to be a match before fully committing to 40+ hours per week with one another. It may be ‘try before you buy’ with a company, but for today’s highly sought-after job seeker who knows fully well how valuable their skills are, our jobs are ‘try before you commit.’

Client Company Info

Established FinTech; less than 200 employees, less than 10 years old

Job Location

Remote

Time Commitment

Less than 20 hours per week, but gradually growing

Type of Position

Project-to-hire

Pay

Hourly pay while working for Ambitionary; upon full-time hiring, this company will have a combination of Salary, Bonus, Benefits, Equity

Role Details

This position performs quantitative research, analysis, model development, and model validation for a number of our products and scenarios comparative to different markets and geographies. As an early-stage company, we don’t have the luxury of specialized Quants, so this role has a bit of everything. The expectation is to learn what it is that you don’t know, then learn it, and apply it to your model scenarios. You will do your own research, while working alongside our financial industry expertise, and apply the knowledge you attain to the models.

Sample example: what happens to the prices of Solana, Cardano, or Hedera when Bitcoin spikes on Saturdays at 0400 Eastern time?

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline (CompSci, Math, Statistics, Physics etc)
• 1 Year of working experience is all that we require, but will consider resumes of all backgrounds
• Must be proficient in Python and familiar with distributed computing frameworks (e.g. Spark)
• MATLAB, R, C++, SQL or some combination thereof to overcome Python’s limitations
• Be able to explain Python’s limitations and why we should develop a model in another technology
• Javascript would be cool to have just because

This position is available only to candidates currently eligible to work in the United States. Ambitionary arranges paid project work for candidates and employers to evaluate each other’s fit prior to permanent employment.