Our client is a technologically sophisticated hedgefund and specialises in predicting various equity and financial markets with uncanny accuracy. The firm employs research scientists with backgrounds in advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning and probability to mine vast quantities of data (structured/unstructured). The neural network and probabilistic strategies are trained and tested to identify short term signals based on a range of factors defined by the portfolio engineers and research scientists. The portfolio optimization system assigns weights to each signal based on the latest breakthroughs in portfolio theory and the smart execution system slices and dices orders and reduces the market impact, implementation short fall and execution trading costs. The entire process from end to end is computerised.
Responsibilities:
- As a researcher within the systematic futures department, your task will involve designing trading strategies for financial futures markets.
- This includes designing and backtesting strategies leveraging machine learning and probabilistic techniques.
The ideal researcher will have the following experience and background:
- PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
- Prior experience working for a hedgefund or financial trading company
- Prior experience in strategy research for financial futures
- An interest researching daily and weekly signals
- An understanding of portfolio theory including portfolio optimization
- A strong background in at least 3 of the following: Statistical Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Linear Estimators, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest
- A strong background in advanced probability theory including betting strategies, Kelly criterion, least-Squares Estimation And Related Techniques, Linear Methods, Statistical Inference, Co-integration, Markov Decision Processes, Kalman filter, Classification and Regression Trees, High-Dimensional Model-Based Clustering, Learning algorithms and hyperparameter tuning, Maximum-Likelihood Estimation, Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines, Prediction-error metrics and model selection, Reinforcement Learning, Markovitz portfolio optimization.
- A research oriented disposition with a passion for learning
- An interest in collaboration within the team
- Trustworthy, reliable and confidential
- Strong programming skills in a mathematical language with a good understanding of the machine learning libraries available.
If you would like to be considered for the position of Quantitative Researcher, or wish to discuss the role further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team
