Quantitative Researcher (Fintech)

TL;DR

Quantitative Researcher (Fintech): Developing high- to mid-frequency systematic alpha strategies for cash equities with an accent on feature engineering and signal generation. Focus on building the full research pipeline from modelling to implementation to generate PnL.

Location: Hong Kong, London, New York

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 base + bonus

Company

A global multi-strategy fund known for top-tier talent and strong infrastructure.

What you will do

• Conduct research in the high- to mid-frequency space across cash equities.
• Manage the full pipeline including feature engineering, signal generation, modelling, and implementation.
• Collaborate within a lean, high-performing team to drive PnL generation.
• Contribute to building a new trading pod from the ground up.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in a STEM discipline, preferably in applied mathematics or statistics.
• 2+ years of experience in systematic alpha research, ideally with high-frequency data.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure.
• Proficiency in Python.

Nice to have

• Experience with Machine Learning.
• Exposure to C++.