Job Description: Quantitative Researcher

Location: New York

Company: Large Investment Bank

Role: Quantitative Researcher (VP level, open to Director)

About the Role:

Join a dynamic and growing quantitative team at a leading global hedge fund. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative trading strategies. You will work closely with senior traders and portfolio managers to build predictive models, analyze market data, and manage risk.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quantitative trading strategies with a focus on intraday horizons.
• Build and maintain predictive models using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning.
• Analyze market data and identify trading opportunities.
• Manage risk and implement hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to optimize trading strategies.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and KDB.
• Proven experience in quantitative research or trading, ideally with a focus on equities or fixed income.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working at a high-frequency trading firm or a quantitative hedge fund.
• Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms and algorithms.