$200k SGD

50k + Discretionary

Onsite WORKING

Location: London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris , Singapore, Singapore - Singapore Type: Permanent

About the Company

My client is a leading quantitative hedge fund which engages in systematic, process-driven proprietary trading. They are seeking to expand their already successful team, utilizing their world class infrastructure to eliminate market inefficiencies across various markets and asset classes across high and medium frequencies. The team has an extensive history of success, and is looking to expand this with a new Junior Quantitative Researcher.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate or someone with a year or so experience to take the next step in their career - with the flat organizational structure and meaningful autonomy given by this client, it will give the Quantitative Researcher the opportunity to build something of their own.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement strategies within the firm's quantitative trading framework.
• Apply and advance state-of-the-art machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Collaborate with trading teams on complex research projects.
• Conduct high-impact, original research with long-term strategic value to the firm.
• Explore and integrate novel datasets, including alternative and non-traditional data sources.

Qualifications

• Has a quantitative background - candidates with a PhD or Masters in Mathematics preferred; candidates with a background in Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics will also be considered.
• Internship or full-time experience in an alpha research role preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills (at least one of Python, C++, or similar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large datasets.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues based around the world.
• Intellectually curious with a long term-research mindset.
• Will have the ability to work well under pressure.

Pay range and compensation package

• Highly competitive base salary
• Strong performance-based bonus
• Long-term upside tied directly to your team's results.

Reference: AMC/DMA/SGP1