Quantitative Research Analyst

Investor Strides LLC; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Capital Management, L.P. seeks a Quantitative Research Analyst to enhance trading systems and develop new systematic trading signals. The role offers a balance of office and remote work, requiring advanced quantitative skills and communication abilities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in systematic strategies.
• Exposure to securities and derivatives markets.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop methods to enhance trading signals.
• Create new trading signals for diversification.
• Collaborate with technology and operations departments.

Skills

Complex topic synthesis

Strong communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Advanced programming languages for quantitative design

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Quantitative Research Analyst at Graham Capital Management, L.P.

Graham Capital Management, L.P. is looking for a Quantitative Research Analyst to join their Quantitative Strategies team in Norwalk, Connecticut. The role involves researching and developing improvements to existing trading systems and creating new systematic trading signals to enhance the firm's strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop methods to enhance existing trading signals for efficiency, profitability, and robustness.
• Create new trading signals that diversify production strategies in terms of style, alpha sources, and markets.
• Develop portfolio construction and optimization methods to maximize performance while managing risk and trading costs.
• Improve the scalability and flexibility of portfolios to meet client-specific investment needs.
• Follow rigorous research and development procedures to minimize discrepancies between simulated and actual performance.
• Collaborate in a research team environment using common development tools for effective implementation of research and trading systems.
• Coordinate with other departments (technology, operations, trading, marketing, accounting) to ensure efficient execution of ideas.
• Present findings and ideas regularly to management and the investment committee.
• Complete additional projects as assigned by senior management.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Exposure to securities and derivatives markets and investment processes, particularly in mid-to-low frequency systematic strategies.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a quantitative field such as science, engineering, or finance.
• Advanced programming experience in languages suitable for quantitative design.
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into clear written commentary.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

The position requires commuting to the Rowayton, CT office Monday through Thursday, with remote work options on Fridays. The anticipated base salary range is $120,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.