QUANT RESEARCHER - EQUITIES

A rotational role in which Jr. to mid-level analyst(s) will get the opportunities to participate in all stages of the firm’s R&D and investment processes, including

• Research: work with senior researcher(s) in the full life cycle of research process, including data processing, signal construction, backtesting and implementation.

• Development: work with other researcher(s) and technologist(s) to build and/or enhance research and/or production tools for data warehousing, portfolio optimization and model backtesting.

• Trading: monitor daily trading, interact with brokers and back office support teams, identify unexpected model and/or system behaviors, and contribute to trading system enhancement efforts.

Requirements:

• M.S. or above in Math, Statistics, CS, Physics, Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering/Computational Finance, or similar fields required, with strong background in mathematics and statistics. PhD in relevant fields and academic research background will be highly valued.

• 0 – 5 years of industry experience, buy-side experience in a research role will be given the most preference.

• Candidates with prior professional experience in alpha research and/or portfolio optimization will be given strong preference.

• Prior experience with various financial data sets (traditional and alternative) a strong plus.

• Academic and/or professional experiences in applying modern ML techniques and tools to quant finance a strong plus.

• Strong python programming skills required, with extensive hands-on experience with various scientific computing and machine learning packages.

• Experience with any of the following languages a plus: SQL, Java, C++ and Matlab.

• Good communication skills and strong team-working spirit.

• Ability to work effectively with and without detailed directions.

What we offer:

• A true startup environment: small, collegial, fast-paced, and research-oriented; free of bureaucracy or hierarchy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k with profit sharing, and flexible working arrangement (location and schedule wise).
• Full alignment between employees’ career goals and the firm’s growth objectives.
• Work visa and green card sponsorship for candidates who require such.
• The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000 (USD) if located in New York, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.

How to apply:

Kindly submit your application through our online application system, or alternatively, send your resume along with any supporting materials, to HR@DualitasCapital.com