Research Analyst recruitment
Research Analyst
Our hedge fund client is looking for a Research Analyst to join their team of professionals to focus on their proprietary strategies with short-term holding periods. The role will involve collaboration with other researchers, portfolio managers, risk managers as well as traders to develop new and improve current investment strategies.
ROLE
? Work collaboratively with Sr. Researcher to develop proprietary short-term quantitative trading strategies
? Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to trading strategies
? Work closely with portfolio managers in implementing trading strategies
? Add features to proprietary research system to implement new research ideas
? Design and develop research infrastructure for the purpose of conducting economic and statistical research
REQUIREMENTS
? Degree in Financial Engineering, Computational Finance, Computer Science, or similar field
? 1-2 years of industry experience; highly analytical programmer looking to transition to research is ideal
? Strong programming skills with demonstrated experience in multiple languages
? Highly analytical with strong problem solving skills; excellent attention to detail
? Strong background in econometrics (or statistics)
? Ability to discuss and explain involved concepts in finance and mathematics in both verbal and written form
? Passion for research, hard-working, and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment