Quantitative Researcher (HFT Futures)
About the Opportunity:
A leading systematic hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing team focused on high frequency liquid futures markets. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment with access to deep data resources and advanced computing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring both independent research strength and a team-oriented mindset to help discover and monetize short-term alpha signals in high frequency and intraday futures space.
Responsibilities:
Conduct applied research to identify and evaluate systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets
Generate and refine alpha signals based on tick and high-frequency data
Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
Participate in all stages of the research lifecycle, including data sourcing, signal creation, backtesting, and performance evaluation
Contribute to the development of research tools and infrastructure
Promote a culture of collaboration and shared ownership within the team
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science)
Minimum 5 years of experience in systematic alpha research for liquid futures, ideally using high frequency/tick data
Strong understanding of data science techniques such as feature engineering and signal combination
Experience handling large-scale datasets in a research or production setting
Proficient in Python and C++ within a Linux environment; AWS exposure preferred
Self-driven with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team player with a commitment to ethical standards and continuous improvement
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