Our client is searching for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to work in their New York office. The ideal candidate should have a background demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills, including but not limited to Engineering, Statistical Modelling, Computer Science or similar independent research.
Responsibilities:
- Working with large data sets to predict and test statistical market patterns
- Conceptualizing strategies and developing/continuously improving proprietary tools using the highest of software design standards
- Novel ways of measuring and attributing performance to be directly used in identifying and implementing performance maximizing ideas
Requirements:
- 3+ year hands on experience in areas equities alpha research, risk/return attribution, transaction cost analysis, portfolio research or other similar areas.
- 3+ year programming experience scripting in Python/Perl/Shell, Statistical language R and compiled languages C/C++ or other similar languages in a Linux environment.
- A commitment to excellence and rigorous attention to detail
- Been identified as a key contributor of ideas and output
