Equity Stat Arb Quant Researcher
A leading, multi-manager hedge fund with +$15Bn AuM is looking to grow an established mid-frequency equity team based in Dubai.
The team is looking for an exceptional quantitative researcher with experience working on equity statistical arbitrage strategies from end-to-end. The ideal hire would come from a top performing hedge fund and be confident in their ability to contribute to a new team.
The hedge fund prides itself on its high-quality data, robust infrastructure, and competitive salaries. In this pod, the right candidate would be doing alpha research, working closely with the Portfolio Manager and other team members, engaging with the whole investment process.
This role could be the right fit for an accomplished quantitative researcher who is looking to add value to an impactful team and experience the Dubai financial industry.
Responsibilities
- Working alongside the PM on alpha research, from idea generation to backtesting for systematic strategies.
- Contributing to the research and trading pipeline, including Risk and Factor Modelling.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Engineering from a top ranked university.
- 2-10 years' experience with equity statistical arbitrage strategies doing alpha research.
- Demonstrated ability to harness large datasets to find alpha signals.
- Capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong coding skills in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, Matlab, and /or C++, C#.
If interested, please apply via the link. Due to high volume of applications, additional time may be needed for suitable applicants to receive a response.
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