Senior Quantitative Researcher

AAA Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & educational opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher based in New York. Your role will involve designing predictive signals, enhancing algorithms, and contributing to a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of quantitative research experience, a strong track record of developing successful strategies, and expertise in Python. The company values talent and diversity, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation, while offering opportunities for impactful learning and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quantitative research experience in US equities alpha domains.
• Proven track record in scalable high Sharpe alpha strategies.
• Experience in advising and coaching junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Design novel predictive signals and enhance existing algorithms.
• Contribute to running a successful quantitative investing business.
• Communicate technical ideas effectively and write efficient code.

Skills

Quantitative research

Python

Communication skills

Algorithm design

Attention to detail

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

My client are seeking an exceptionally talented & experienced individual to join their elite team. Their goal is to be the most successful quantitative investment team in the world, by taking a scientific and knowledge-centric approach to understanding the markets.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will work with the team to understand the fundamental concepts behind each research domain, and the corresponding alphas that can be created from an extensive range of traditional and alternative data offerings.

You will identify compelling differentiating features, design novel predictive signals, enhance existing algorithms and implement/augment research and trading tools. As a senior member of the team, you will also be expected to proactively contribute to all facets of building and running a successful quantitative investing business in a collegiate and collaborative environment, while advising more junior researchers.

What you’ll bring

What you need:

• Extensive quantitative research experience (minimum of 5 years), ideally covering a range of US equities related alpha domains.
• A scientific approach to quantitative research; process orientated, and methodical in implementing a creative and rigorous research agenda.
• Entrepreneurial in identifying and realizing new alpha opportunities; highly self-motivated to succeed.
• Proven track record of creating scalable & high Sharpe alpha through deployed quantitative systematic strategies/signals.
• Ability to clearly convey technical ideas and translate these ideas into clean, robust, efficient code.
• Experience advising / coaching more junior researchers.
• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field; ideally mathematics, physics, engineering or computer science.
• Highly proficient in Python.
• The ability to carry multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to details.
• Outstanding communication and social skills.

They would love if you had:

• Experience of portfolio construction disciplines, such as alpha conditioning, combination, risk modelling & management, transaction cost & market impact modelling and optimization.

Who we are

The client is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Their dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for their team, investors, and partners. They aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance. They specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. They capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

Culture

Talent is their strategy. They believe their success is because of their people, so putting talent above all else is our top priority. They are teamwork-oriented, collaborative, and encourage ideas - at all levels - to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, they provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.

They foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Their employees value diversity across identity, thought, people and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, they are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming and supportive.

To apply

Please apply to this posting directly and we will reach out if there's a potential match! And feel free to share with others of interest, referrals are always welcomed.

(This role also has the opportunity to be based in London).