Stat Arb Quant Researcher
Quanta Search · New York, NY · 13 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
What You'll Do
- Work with the stat arb team from end to end on the investment process
- Conduct research and analyze a variety of large data sets to develop and implement alpha signals
- Contribute to portfolio construction and alpha blending
- Collaborate extensively with others to analyze performance, optimize the trading strategy and continue to advance the results of the team's research
Skills You'll Need
- 3-5 years experience as a quantitative researcher in a statistical arbitrage environment
- Experience working with Python, C++ (a plus)
- Expertise and success working with large and diverse data sets
- Knowledge of/degree in topics including but not limited to: machine learning/statistical learning, convex optimization, numerical linear algebra, finance, market microstructure
- The creativity to explore new ideas and develop successful investment strategies as the market evolves
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Humility and enthusiasm, good team spirit
- Must possess intellectual curiosity and be a self-starter