Quantitative Macro Researcher
A tier one multi-manager hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Researcher to join their Systematic Macro desk. This is a unique opportunity to work with an extremely successful team, contributing to and supporting the development of systematic models and working very closely with the leading PM. This Quantitative Researcher will be learning and working with a team of highly skilled developers and researchers with backgrounds from the most prestigious academic and professional financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and implement automated systematic future strategies
- Integrate models with Portfolio Manager and other Quant Researchers for optimization of strategies
- Model and back-test signals using Python and machine learning packages
- Conduct statistical analysis and building applications with Python
- Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms for equity signals
Job Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in similar quantitative position, working with MF and Intraday Alphas
- Advanced degree in Mathematics, Computational Math, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Operational Research Computer Science, Engineering or similar
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++ and/or R
- Familiarity with Futures and Macro-based trades working in a similar quantitative research or trading seat
- Experience with options market making, volatility options, volatility arbitrage, or market taking strategies.
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