Quantitative Researcher, Hedge Fund, Chicago, $200k + recruitment
The Fund is looking for a quantitative researcher to help develop and test investment and trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing, modeling and managing large scale real world data in programming languages such as C++, Python, R or Matlab.
They are heavy users of Python and associated scientific computing tools. Unlike many quantitative shops, their focus is not on applying sophisticated mathematical models to high frequency derivative trading, but rather on using a rigorous approach to detecting, describing and capturing inefficiencies that can cause securities to depart significantly from fair value.
You would join a small team of quantitative researchers, programmers, analysts and traders, and be involved in all aspects of the investment and trading process, from idea generation and testing, production trading implementation, and performance diagnostics and reporting. Working closely with other quantitative researchers, programmers, analysts and traders you will also be involved in optimizing current trading strategies/systems and adjust parameters to adapt to changing market conditions.
This Fund places a high value on its staff, with a collegiate atmosphere, and a work-life balance is strongly encouraged. Many of the staff have worked in the firm for a number of years, enjoying the atmosphere and culture.
Your profile
- A PhD in Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Physics, Computer Science or another quantitative related discipline from a globally elite institution.
- Experience in C++, Python, R, and Matlab is essential.
- Strong data modelling and statistical skills.
- Outstanding record of academic achievement – top of class rank and GPA; medals, Olympiad success.
- Team orientated / collaborative personality who is innovative and pro-active whilst working under pressure.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Contact:
If you find this role of interest, please contact Chris Kidd at +44 (0)20 3178 5678 or via email on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting the reference CRKD.