Senior Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Macro (Futures & FX)
Selby Jennings · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct alpha research and develop predictive models across large-scale financial datasets
- Build and enhance research infrastructure, including data pipelines, modeling frameworks, and backtesting systems
- Own the full lifecycle of research ideas—partnering with PMs and researchers to take concepts from hypothesis through production deployment
- Design scalable systems that support both research workflows and live trading environments
- Improve research velocity by developing tools, frameworks, and data access solutions
- Translate complex research outputs into actionable insights for portfolio managers and senior investment stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- 3–10+ years of experience in quantitative research, research engineering, or systematic investing environments
- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience building production-quality systems
- Deep understanding of statistics, machine learning, and/or data-driven modeling techniques
- Experience working with large datasets and building research or analytics platforms
- Ability to operate across both research and engineering functions while collaborating closely with investment teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical work and commercial impact
Preferred Background
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)
- Experience in equities or multi-asset systematic strategies
- Exposure to distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale research platforms
- Prior experience at a leading hedge fund, prop trading firm, or systematic asset manager