ML Quantitative Researcher (AI/ML)

TL;DR

ML Quantitative Researcher (AI/ML): Leverage cutting-edge machine learning techniques to uncover hidden patterns in financial and alternative data and generate novel alpha strategies across asset classes with an accent on transforming complex datasets into investment ideas. Focus on applying algorithms to large-scale data, developing sophisticated quantitative models, and collaborating with PMs and engineers to test ideas.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai (work from home country allowed in July/August)

Salary: Up to $350k TC

Company

Quant team in the UAE founded by industry veterans with near-infinite compute, data budgets, and a strong collaborative PM leadership.

What you will do

• Leverage machine learning to uncover patterns in financial and alternative data for alpha generation.
• Apply ML algorithms to large-scale diverse datasets provided by a dedicated data function.
• Create and test complex investment ideas with the engineering team.
• Participate in reading circles and share insights from stats/ML/Data Science conferences.

Requirements

• Degree in technical/quantitative discipline (statistics, math, physics, EE, CS); all levels from bachelor’s to PhD welcome.
• Intermediate programming in C, C++, Java, Python or similar.
• Deep understanding of ML algorithms with ability to modify/optimize them.
• Hands-on experience applying ML to real-world datasets.
• Experience developing/implementing quantitative models for market inefficiencies.

Nice to have

• Published research in journals or conference presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Top environment to learn with collaborative PMs and flexibility on projects.
• School fees covered for family; top international schools.
• Huge tax benefits; ranked top 5 safest cities.
• Year-round sunshine; summer work from home country.