Quantitative Researcher - Global Macro
Team Overview:
A highly successful senior portfolio manager who launched their strategy in early-2024 is expanding their team after a strong first year. With over $1B in GMV and a robust infrastructure in place, the team focuses on systematic macro research in highly liquid global futures, leveraging diverse research techniques and a collaborative research environment.
The PM has a background in running systematic strategies, with a focus on intraday to weekly holding periods. The team values a self-starter and is looking for individuals who are excited to take ownership of their work and grow within a high-upside, team-oriented environment.
Role: Quantitative Researcher
Location: New York City (5 days/week in-office)
Experience: 2-6 years
Start Date: ASAP (ideally within 3-6 months)
What You'll Do:
- Conduct alpha research in global macro, ideally liquid futures or FX with intraday to weekly holding periods.
- Develop and oversee independent strategies from data exploration to signal generation and execution.
- Collaborate closely with the senior-PM and rest of the research team to expand the team's strategy footprint.
- Contribute to a high revenue-generating team with a track record to manage your risk over time.
- Leverage a rich research infrastructure to accelerate strategy time to market.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated track record alpha research experience in global macro
- Track-record of 1.5-2.0 Sharpe signals/strategies
- Brings orthogonal thinking to the team's current environment.
- Backgrounds of interest include:
- Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Humble, energetic, and confident in backing their signals
Compensation:
- Base salary: $150K-$200K (depending on experience)
- Total comp: $300K-$450K (performance-based)
- Bonus structure: tied to performance of individual signals/strategies and team performance
- Potential for first-year guarantee or sign-on bonus (case-by-case, tied to track record)
- Significant upside for strong performers, including potential to run your own book down the line
Why Join:
- Work directly with a PM in a non-siloed, collaborative environment
- Access to extensive data and infrastructure to support alpha research
- Opportunity to grow from a team player to owning and managing your own strategies
- High-impact role with clear link between performance and compensation
- Culture of ownership, transparency, and long-term growth
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