Quantitative Researcher - Experienced Hire

Location: Onsite in Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a global quantitative trading firm using scientific research, machine learning, and technology to develop systematic trading strategies.

What you will do

• Apply mathematics, statistics, and programming to complex financial-market problems.
• Research global markets, financial products, and exchange networks.
• Build statistical forecasting models for real-time market problems.
• Identify, improve, and implement quantitative trading strategies.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and development teams on technical research challenges.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Professional experience working with large datasets and drawing conclusions from them.
• Strong practical computing skills in object-oriented programming languages.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a drive to develop innovative solutions and continuously learn.
• Prior finance-industry experience is not required, but interest in financial problems with real-time impact is essential.

Nice to have

• Clean and efficient coding skills.
• Python experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with highly technical colleagues.
• Access to advanced technology infrastructure and resources from a large proprietary trading firm.
• Extensive training, learning, and development programs.
• Mentorship and cross-collaboration across trading, research, and development teams.
• Opportunity to solve complex technical problems with real-time impact.