Macro Research Analyst

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. The role includes coverage during European trading hours and relevant out-of-hours futures sessions.

Company

hirify.global is a research-driven trading firm using quantitative modeling, machine learning, engineering, proprietary technology, and algorithms across global markets.

What you will do

• Build and own Python tools and data workflows for macro research, scenario analysis, and backtesting.
• Maintain a structured record of event scenarios, assumptions, and outcomes for testing and review.
• Backtest research ideas, signals, and models using statistical analysis to evaluate performance.
• Develop quantitative analysis for macro-event scenarios and translate findings into inputs for the European equity index volatility curve.
• Work with traders, senior analysts, and the Lead Macro Analyst to connect research with desk exposure and market outcomes.
• Score research calls against actual outcomes and refine tools, models, and scenario analysis.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in quantitative research or a trading-focused analytical role.
• Hands-on Python experience with data preparation, analysis, and statistical research.
• Experience building analytical tools and backtesting research ideas.
• Good understanding of macroeconomic drivers and equity index markets, including options and volatility.
• Disciplined approach to recording assumptions, evaluating results, and connecting analysis to trading exposure.

Nice to have

• Experience at a macro hedge fund pod or competing trading firm.
• Signals or models used in live trading.

Culture & Benefits

• Research-driven trading environment combining researchers, traders, and engineers.
• Rapid experimentation supported by advanced infrastructure and real-time feedback.
• Opportunity to develop into position taking and longer-horizon research after demonstrating an analytical edge.