Quant Researcher recruitment
Senior Researchers in Computational Finance
A Global Portfolio Investment Company with a 20 year track record and managing $2.5bn is seeking for Senior Researchers to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company that is focused on the development of the best research and trading infrastructure.
THE ROLE
We are looking for top class mathematicians to work with us in modern quantitative finance. Our researchers participate in novel financial analysis and development efforts that require significant application of mathematical modelling techniques. The position involves working within the Global Research team; there is also significant interaction with the trading and fund management teams. The objective is the development of innovative products and computational methods for our statistical arbitrage and quantitative equity strategies.
In addition, the role involves statistical analysis of portfolio risk and returns, involvement in the portfolio management process and monitoring and analysing transactions on an ongoing basis.
THE INDIVIDUAL
The successful candidate will have a first class degree and practical science or engineering problem solving skills through a PhD in mathematics or mathematical sciences, together with excellent all round analytical and programming abilities.
The following skills are also prerequisites for the job:
- 5 year experience in systematic, quantitative equity strategy development or trading (medium-term to high frequency)
- Research with significant mathematical modelling content, data analysis and statistics
- Solid programming experience, preferably in C/C++, Matlab or other modelling languages
- Experience in structured finance or portfolio analysis is desirable but not required
- Knowledge of alternative investments or a general financial background is desirable but not required
- Good team work skills
- Strong, methodical problem solving and numerical reasoning skills are a must
- Strategic, critical and analytical mind-set
- Interest in, and/or understanding of, the Hedge Fund industry
- General knowledge of financial products is desirable but not required
- SQL/relational database experience would be an advantage
We are offering a stimulating environment with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities.
If you believe that you are a motivated individual with the above qualifications and this opening sounds challenging, please submit your CV