Quant Research Lead (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Quant Research Lead (AI/ML): Lead the development of internal data functions powered by advanced AI/ML techniques, transforming raw financial and alternative datasets into high-impact insights for Quant Research teams. Focus on designing scalable data products, partnering with QR teams for alpha and signal generation, and driving innovation in data usage, model explainability, and research workflows.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE relocation

Salary: Up to $600k TC

Company

Quantitative finance firm building advanced data-driven strategies for Equities, Macro, and Commodities.

What you will do

• Lead design and implementation of scalable data products integrating AI/ML models
• Partner with QR teams to identify key use cases in alpha and signal generation
• Explore and structure complex datasets including alternative, fundamental, and market data
• Build tools translating data insights into actionable outcomes for trading strategies
• Drive innovation in data usage, model explainability, and research workflows

Requirements

• 15+ years in Quantitative Research, Data Science, and AI/ML, mostly in finance
• Deep experience applying machine learning to large, diverse datasets
• Strong understanding of equity and commodity markets and their data
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams bridging research, data, and investment
• Hands-on mindset with strategic lens for long-term data architecture