PhD Systematic Quantitative Researcher

Full Job Description

A multi award-winning systematic fund is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to join their team in either London, Paris or Zurich. Your new role would include you operating with a mandate to increase the automation of the operation. Additionally, a desire to continue to expand your quant researcher skills is essential along with excellent knowledge of financial markets.

Key Responsibilities of the PhD. Quantitative Researcher include:

• Improve the level of automation at desk level trading activities.
• Passionate about driving the technical side of the business forward, speeding processes and cleaning operations.
• Enhance alpha generating capabilities by leveraging on developments in technology and data such as machine learning and alternative data sources.
• Develop quantitative models across a broad range of applications and portfolio construction.

Key Requirements include:

• PhD in a highly quantitative field (maths, stats, physics, computer science, etc.).
• C++ library experience or strong skills in Python/Java/C#.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning.