Quantitative Research Engineer - Hedge Fund
Quantitative Research Engineer - Hedge Fund
A top global hedge fund with offices in New York, Connecticut and Florida is looking to add several Quantitative Researchers and Engineers to join their dynamic, cross asset, trading team.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for the research, development and implementation of the team's investment systems. Projects can range from the opportunity to develop the systems and platforms for executing positions, to researching optimal risk management techniques, to most effective strategy execution etc. This will be a fast-paced atmosphere, and they are looking for ambitious, engineers to join the team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing a deep understanding of existing alpha QR research and trading methods
- Research, develop and implement the systems and models to run the teams systematic strategies
- Communicate your understanding and investment assessments to sub-PM and PMs within the business
- Build out and management of tools for trading infrastructure, execution and portfolio management
Ideal candidates should possess:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a prestigious academic institution covering a quantitative domain (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Financial Engineering)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, C# or Java
- 1+ year of experience working as a Quant Developer, Strategist, Engineer or other front office role
- Experience working on or support a systematic investment team highly preferred
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with experience managing end-to-end research or development projects
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