Quantitative Researcher - Equities - MFT:
A prestigious multi-billion dollar hedge fund is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their elite Equity (MFT) team. The role focuses on developing, testing, and optimising innovative quantitative trading models for equity markets. This is a research-driven position that emphasizes advanced data analytics, signal generation, and strategy development to drive alpha generation and consistent PnL with a high Sharpe ratio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and test systematic strategies for equities with a focus on Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT).
- Design and implement innovative signals to enhance alpha generation.
- Conduct rigorous research and back-testing of hypotheses, leveraging large datasets and advanced statistical techniques.
- Collaborate with global teams to integrate research-driven models into production, optimising for performance and scalability.
- Contribute to the development of robust, low-latency trading systems to ensure optimal execution of strategies.
- Guide and lead other Quants within your team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven hands-on experience in systematic equity research and developing high Sharpe Ratio strategies 2+
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java for model development and implementation.
- Experience working with large datasets and applying machine learning or advanced statistical techniques to trading.
- Proficiency with low-latency systems and real-time market data integration.
This role presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with a world-class team of quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to design and implement cutting-edge models for Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT). The role further offers an excellent opportunity for career progression, with high visibility and rapid iteration of strategies.
