Quantitative Researcher to conduct alpha generating research within Equities in New York

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quant analyst (researcher)

 

An Alpha generating Quant Researcher is required for a prestigious New York hedge fund. This is a multibillion dollar fund, with a global presence covering all asset classes in a multi-strat function.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for alpha research required for developing successful trading signals within US equities, across days to weeks’ time horizon/holding period. Previous experience working with a portfolio manager, conducting portfolio rebalancing, will be advantageous.

 

Requirements -

  1. Experience in researching on equity data ( e.g. company id mapping, daily returns, fundamental company database)
  2. Strong background in programming : R, SQL, python or perl, Unix/Linux, shell script
  3. Market QA database experience
  4. Equity factor risk model (Barra, Axioma)

 

Other optional experience -

  1. Portfolio theory, optimization.
  2. Experience in managing a quant portfolio
  3. Experience in algo execution
  4. C(++), JAVA

 

Depending on the background / programming skills, the experience level is variable, but is a must.

 

In terms of educational background, a Master degree would be ideal. But we are willing to talk to a researcher with comparable experience, or a PhD.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading group in a research function, before moving on to a portfolio manger position.

Contact: Ben Harris on +44 (0) 203 141 8010

 

APPLY | systematic.americas@gqrgm.com

VISIT US | www.gqrgm.com

 

While a resume is preferable we also welcome tentative enquiries from well-qualified persons. To speak with an agent please contact one of our regional offices using the contact details listed below. Utmost confidentiality and discretion is assured.

 

LOS ANGELES | 1.310.807.5025

10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | Office Hours: 6.00-21.00 PDT

 

NEW YORK | 1.212.763.8333

1325 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10173 | Office Hours: 9.00-21.00 EDT

 

LONDON | 0203.141.8000

Westminster Tower, London, SE1 7SP | Office Hours: 8.00-20.00 GMT

 

HONG KONG | 852.3678.6738

2 Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central | Office Hours: 9.00-21.00 HKT

 

GQR Global Markets

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October 1, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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