Entry -Level Systematic Quant Researcher
We are partnered with a fully systematic, collaborative macro hedge fund that is expanding its team. The firm specialises in systematic trading and offers researchers the flexibility and freedom to innovate within a highly supportive environment.
They are seeking an entry-level Quantitative Researcher to join a team in London, Paris, Switzerland or Dubai. This is an opportunity for a collaborative and solution driven individual to work alongside an exceptionally talented team, many of whom graduated at the top of their class from world-leading universities.
You'll have access to continuous learning and mentorship from some of the best performers in the industry, who are incentivised to help you succeed. For high achievers, the progression path is impressive, we have seen individuals rise to Managing Director positions in under five years.
The firm will assign you the best team based on your specific PhD research and your personality fit within the group. The firm have an exceptional retention rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research to identify and validate alpha signals in FX futures markets.
- Design and implement systematic models using large-scale datasets.
- Backtest and stress-test strategies to ensure robustness and scalability.
- Collaborate with traders and technologists to integrate research into production systems.
- Continuously refine models to adapt to evolving market conditions.
Requirements
- PhD in a STEM discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
- Strong programming skills in Python (experience with data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
- Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning, and quantitative research methods.
- Passion for financial markets and systematic trading.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
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