Equities Systematic Quant Researcher
We are partnering with a highly innovative, collaborative hedge fund with an international presence in London, Paris, and Dubai. Recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms globally, they are expanding their equities team.
The company are hiring for an experienced Systematic Quantitative Researcher. You will focus on alpha research for mid-frequency equity strategies, developing predictive signals and systematic models that operate over horizons ranging from hours to several days. They want to hire a hands-on alpha researcher with experience in the equities market, who will be leading research projects and will be able to take ownership of their own strategies. For high performers, this role offers a clear path to Team Lead within as little as one year.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct alpha research to identify and validate predictive signals in equities.
- Design and implement systematic models for mid-frequency trading horizons.
- Backtest and stress-test strategies to ensure robustness and scalability.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to integrate research into production systems.
- Continuously refine models to adapt to evolving market conditions.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in quantitative research or systematic trading (equities preferred).
- Proven experience in alpha signal generation and model development.
- Strong programming skills in Python (experience with data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
- Master's or PhD in a STEM discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
- Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning, and financial markets.
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