Trading Desk · FULL_TIME

Junior Quantitative Researcher — Equities

New York, NY

Compensation: Base salary: $150,000–$225,000 per year + performance bonus

About the role

What You'll Be Doing

As a Junior Quantitative Researcher, you will join a dynamic team focused on equity research. Your role will include:

• Researching and developing predictive signals for equity markets.
• Applying statistical and machine learning techniques to large financial and alternative datasets.
• Designing, testing, and implementing systematic investment strategies.
• Conducting rigorous backtesting and performance analysis.
• Exploring new datasets and identifying differentiated sources of alpha.
• Collaborating with portfolio managers and researchers to improve portfolio construction and signal generation.
• Building scalable research tools and analytical frameworks.
• Presenting research findings and investment insights to the broader investment team.

Who We're Looking For

• PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in quantitative research, systematic investing, machine learning, data science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

Why This Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative research and portfolio management within a leading hedge fund. You will have the chance to collaborate with seasoned experts, apply cutting-edge techniques, and contribute to impactful investment strategies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.