Quantitative Researcher

New York, New York

Selby Jennings
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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

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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