Senior Quantitative Researcher, Ph.D. Level

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced research professionals with intellectual curiosity and devotion, those who strive to question and move boundaries — Ph.D. graduates, candidates, and industry professionals with original thinking and desire to work in academic market-oriented environment. You will work as a member of the investment team to advance investment strategies, build stock-selection models, and assist in daily portfolio management. This opportunity represents an exciting career path in the investment field for scientists who wish to disrupt the very core of the investment industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative ideas; combine analytics and fundamental intuition with scientific methods to develop sophisticated investment models
• Transform large data sets, apply quantitative techniques, and implement empirical findings
• Research tools for portfolio construction. Analyze industry-specific and macroeconomic data to facilitate investment decisions

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline like finance, physics, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, or computer science from a top university is required
• 2+ years of relevant experience with an investment manager, hedge fund or similar financial service provider or Ph.D. in Finance/Economics (previous research experience in finance) is required
• M.S. in Financial Engineering, CFA designation or progress towards is a plus
• Creativity, modeling intuition, superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong statistical and mathematical skills; knowledge of parametric and nonparametric techniques
• Programming experience in Python
• Background in financial engineering. Experience with financial modeling and quantitative back-testing. Knowledge of empirical alpha factor research, forecasting methodologies, and public equity markets
• Superior writing skills, illustrated by peer-reviewed academic publications, dissertation in a Ph.D. program or relevant work experience
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis and experience with financial and macroeconomic databases is a plus

Our promise is to maintain a friendly happy environment where members are valued and able to meet their full potential. We place a high value on initiative and professionalism.

Application

Interested candidates MUST contact [email protected] with ALL of the following

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing Sample
• U.S. working status

and include “Quantitative Researcher” in the subject line. Applications over job websites are not considered. Please apply with all of the following information

• Resume (word or pdf only)
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• U.S. working status

Qualified candidates, please, contact [email protected] with “Quantitative Researcher” in the subject field.