Quantitative Researcher (Fintech)

TL;DR

Quantitative Researcher (Fintech): Creating new trading strategies by identifying market opportunities through research and analysis with an accent on the generation of alpha and automated strategies. Focus on designing and implementing complex quantitative models and collaborating with traders to optimize current trading models.

Location: Hong Kong

Company

hirify.global is a leading proprietary trading firm.

What you will do

• Create new trading strategies by identifying opportunities in the market through extensive research and analysis
• Collaborate with Traders and Quantitative Researchers to build, test and optimize current trading models
• Research and analyze large financial datasets to find exploitable patterns
• Design and implement complex quantitative models

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of work experience within the industry with prior experience working on mid to high frequency trading strategies
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science or other relevant STEM fields
• Python programming knowledge is a must, experience with other scientific programming language (e.g. MATLAB, C++, JAVA, R or similar) is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills to easily manipulate large datasets
• Ability to reason logically, deliver under pressure and take ownership
• Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate complex problems in an efficient manner

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Competitive attitude, eager to learn, proactive and able to work in a team