Quantitative Analyst (Quant Analyst) | Remote
Crossing Hurdles · United States · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$150/hrContract
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate paired model outputs on quantitative finance prompts, determining which demonstrates superior methodological soundness, numerical accuracy, and logical rigor.
- Articulate clear, evidence-based rationales for output preference, referencing correctness of financial reasoning, model assumptions, and quantitative technique.
- Identify errors in derivatives pricing logic, statistical methodology, or risk modeling across evaluated responses.
- Deliver structured written feedback consumed directly by research teams to calibrate and improve model behavior.
- Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions to align evaluation standards across the reviewer cohort.
Core Requirements
- Professional background in quantitative finance, hedge fund, quant trading, derivatives, or risk with hands-on experience in quantitative modeling and financial analysis.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics, or equivalent industry-demonstrated expertise.
- Working proficiency in Python (NumPy, pandas) for modeling, data manipulation, and analytical verification.
- Deep familiarity with derivatives pricing frameworks, statistical inference, and risk quantification methodologies.
- Exceptional written communication with the precision required to articulate technical judgment clearly and concisely.
Additional Strengths
- Exposure to equity research or systematic trading strategies, providing breadth across quantitative finance sub-domains.
- Experience reviewing or critiquing quantitative research, whether in an academic, publishing, or institutional context.