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 various asset classes with an accent on transforming complex datasets into investment ideas. Focus on applying and optimizing ML algorithms on large-scale data, developing quantitative models to exploit market inefficiencies, and collaborating with PMs and engineers.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Salary: Up to $350k TC

Company

Quant team in the UAE founded by industry veterans with near-infinite compute and data resources, clean data access, and instant approvals.

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 from financial and alt sources
• 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, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science)
• Intermediate programming in C, C++, Java, Python or similar
• Deep understanding of ML algorithms with ability to modify and 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 academic journals or conference presentations

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment led by strong PMs with flexibility on projects and ideas
• Year-round sunshine; work from home country in July/August
• Top 5 safest cities; international schools with fees covered for family
• Huge tax benefits