Synthires

Quantitative Rates Researcher
Position:
Quantitative Rates Researcher
Type:
Contractor
Compensation:
$80–$150/hour
Location:
Remote
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced
Quantitative Rates Researchers
to support an algorithmic trading platform project for a leading investment bank. You’ll apply your expertise in fixed-income markets, quantitative research, and systematic trading to evaluate AI-generated research and trading strategies.
No prior AI experience is required
— your quantitative finance expertise is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Evaluate AI-generated quantitative research and trading strategies focused on
fixed-income and interest-rate markets
.</li>
<li>Identify methodological issues, including
lookahead bias, overfitting, data snooping, and unrealistic transaction cost assumptions
.</li>
<li>Assess backtesting frameworks, including rates-specific mechanics such as
carry, roll-down, and contract roll conventions
.</li>
<li>Review the statistical rigor of signal construction, factor modeling, and alpha research.</li>
<li>Evaluate model assumptions, implementation accuracy, and research validity.</li>
<li>Assess strategies under realistic trading conditions, including
transaction costs and liquidity constraints
.</li>
<li>Provide detailed written feedback and collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators.</li>
<li>Help improve research evaluation methods for accuracy and reliability.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Background in
quantitative research, analysis, or consulting
, with expertise in fixed-income or rates markets.</li>
<li>Experience building and backtesting
systematic interest-rate strategies
.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in
Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy)
or R for quantitative research and data analysis.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of
yield curve modeling, carry/roll-down analytics, relative value trading, SOFR/Eurodollar instruments, and Treasury futures
.</li>
<li>Strong statistical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify methodological weaknesses.</li>
<li>Experience evaluating transaction costs, liquidity, and real-world trading constraints.</li>
<li>Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex quantitative findings.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience developing systematic rates strategies at a
hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank
.</li>
<li>Experience reviewing quantitative models against industry best practices.</li>
<li>Expertise in
factor modeling, alpha research, model validation, and statistical testing
.</li>
</ul>
Compensation
<ul>
<li>$80–$150/hour.</li>
<li>Independent contractor engagement.</li>
<li>Fully remote work.</li>
<li>Approximately
100 openings
available.</li>
</ul>
Application Process
<ol>
<li>Submit your application
with relevant quantitative research and fixed-income experience.</li>
<li>Complete any required screening or evaluation.</li>
<li>Review project guidelines and research evaluation criteria
during onboarding.</li>
<li>Begin evaluating quantitative research outputs and trading strategies
if selected.</li>
</ol>

Quantitative Research Analyst (Remote | $80–$150/hr)

Quantitative Research Analyst (Remote | $80–$150/hr)

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