Quantitative Researcher

Quant Researcher

Global Multi-Strat Hedge Fund

$200k - $250k Bonus

Venture Search is working with a Global Multi-Strat Hedge Fund who are actively hiring for Quant Researchers to join their ranks. You would be joining an extremely talented team of researchers to support the PM of the pod running one of the largest equity books at the firm.

Preferred Location

Any office location in the US and Europe.

Principal Responsibilities

• Working alongside the PM on intraday alpha research, with a primary focus on: idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation and back testing for systematic equity strategies
• Combine sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models which will be deployed to the investment process
• Collaborate with the PM in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process

Preferred Technical Skills

• Strong research and programming skills in Python are necessary
• Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field from a top ranked university

Preferred Experience

• Approx. 3-4 years of experience as a quantitative researcher/trader in systematic equities closing auction strategies
• Approx. 3-4 years of market microstructure alpha research
• Demonstrated ability to understand fundamental and event related data and experience with alternative data sources
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research using large data sets

Highly Valued Relevant Experience

• 3-4 years within a Central Risk Book team at a bank
• Strong economic intuition and critical thinking
• Product experience in statistical arbitrage strategies, event-driven strategies or auction trading
• Trading experience would be desirable but is not necessary

Target Start Date

• As soon as possible