Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Equities)
Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
This role will work directly with a Quantitative Portfolio Manager on an investment team. The Quantitative Researcher will work with the team to:
- Conduct quantitative research and analysis relating to equity trading, equity alpha generation, and portfolio construction
- Develop mid-frequency trading strategies and equity trading execution
- Develop broad-based statistical arbitrage alphas and trading strategies
What you’ll bring:
- MS or PhD degree in highly quantitative field, including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or equivalent.
- 2+ years of professional experience in quantitative research
- Proven alpha research experience in mid-frequency US equities statistical arbitrage strategies
- Experience developing technical alphas
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Experience with cloud computing is preferred
The ideal candidate will have:
- Passion for quantitative research, strong self-motivation and curiosity
- Independent research experience and/or demonstrated proficiency in statistical methods and problem-solving skills
- Rigorous and scalable research process
- Good capability of time management and prioritization
- Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills