Lead Quantitative Researcher (QIS)

TL;DR

Lead Quantitative Researcher (QIS): Driving the development of new systematic trading strategies while engaging with clients to showcase the value of hirify.global's data for trading and investment purposes across equities and macro. Focus on identifying, validating, and amplifying predictive signals within datasets while discerning and filtering out irrelevant information to improve decision-making processes.

Location: Hybrid work environment in the Marbella office, Relocation assistance available for relocation into the Marbella office.

Company

hirify.global is at the forefront of developing the next generation of generative AI tools for the finance industry, empowering clients to enhance returns, reduce risk, and increase efficiency by integrating public information into their models and workflows.

What you will do

• Identify, validate, and amplify predictive signals within datasets.
• Formulate systematic trading strategies spanning multiple asset classes, focusing on equities.
• Drive new feature engineering processes, effectively utilizing analytics products and annotations.
• Offer data-driven insights and actively engage in discussions to present trading strategies.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts to management in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• A PhD or MSc in Quantitative or Computational Finance, or any related fields including Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, etc. is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a quantitative researcher, including expertise in manipulating large and noisy alternative datasets for feature engineering, signal amplification, and portfolio backtesting.
• Outstanding quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to develop original research and conduct hypothesis testing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least Python and SQL.
• A strong enthusiasm for finance and technology, with familiarity in big data technologies and proficiency in machine learning as highly advantageous traits.

Culture & Benefits

• International Culture with headquarters in Marbella, Spain, and a presence in Madrid, New York, and London.
• Competitive Salary.
• Continuous learning support.
• Innovation is encouraged.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance is available to help you and your family move to the beautiful Costa del Sol.
• Marbella Shuttle bus from Malaga, Fuengirola, La Riviera, and Estepona is available for free.