Quantitative Researcher

Engineers Gate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineers Gate is seeking a motivated Quantitative Researcher to join a small, collaborative team managing a global, mid-frequency statistical arbitrage portfolio.

You will explore alternative datasets, develop trading signals, and help improve portfolio construction, risk, and transaction cost models while delivering production-grade code.

Candidates typically have 2–5 years of experience in quantitative research, a strong mathematical background, and a degree in engineering, CS, or physics.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong mathematical and modeling skills (optimization theory preferred).
• Proficiency in coding (Python, C++ preferred).
• 2-5 years of working experience in quantitative research in equities/futures.

Responsibilities

• Explore unique alternative datasets to develop novel trading signals.
• Develop and enhance frameworks for portfolio construction.
• Utilize state of the art machine learning and data science techniques to improve stock level insights.
• Enhance the team's array of risk and transaction cost models.
• Write robust and production quality code.
• Manage the full pipeline of research projects from idea generation to implementation.

Skills

Python

C++

Mathematics

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, CS, Engineering or related field

Job description

About EG

Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches.

About EG

Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches. EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm’s collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Quantitative Researcher to join a small, highly collaborative team managing a global, mid-frequency statistical arbitrage portfolio. The researcher will contribute across the full research lifecycle, from exploring alternative datasets and developing trading signals to enhancing portfolio construction, risk, and transaction cost models and implementing research in production. The team places a premium on ideas motivated by an understanding of underlying economic mechanisms, combining this perspective with advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore unique alternative datasets in order to develop novel trading signals
• Develop and enhance frameworks for portfolio construction
• Utilize state of the art machine learning and data science techniques to improve stock level insights
• Enhance the team's array of risk and transaction cost models
• Write robust and production quality code
• Manage the full pipeline of research projects from idea generation to implementation

Qualifications

• Academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• A history of continuous and self-directed learning
• Strong mathematical and modeling skills (proficiency in optimization theory is preferred)
• Proficiency in coding (Python, C++ preferred)
• Master's or PhD in any quantitative field is a plus, but not required.
• 2-5 years of working experience in quantitative research in equities/futures
• Excellent attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be $130,000–$200,000, excluding potential bonuses, additional comp compensation, and benefits. Actual compensation will depend on various factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.