Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities
Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities
Please direct all resume submissions
toQuantTalentUS@mlp.com and reference
REQ-12787 in the subject.
Job Description
Quantitative Researcher as part of a small, collaborative trading team based
in Chicago with a focus on applying cutting edge statistical and machine
learning techniques to short and medium term systematic, trading strategies in
equities markets.
Preferred Location
Chicago
Principal Responsibilities
- Working alongside the Senior Portfolio Manager on alpha research, with a primary focus on: idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation and back testing for systematic equity strategies
- Combine sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models which will be deployed to the investment process
- Collaborate with the Senior Portfolio Manager in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process
Preferred Technical Skills
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field from a top ranked university
- Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and quantitative skills
Preferred Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in finance or technology
- Experience using statistical and machine learning techniques
- Demonstrated ability to understand fundamental and event related data and experience with alternative data sources
- Experience building and working with large data sets
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
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2-5 years of experience working in a quantitative research capacity in a systematic trading environment with product experience in statistical arbitrage strategies or equivalent sell-side experience
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Participation in mathematical, programming, or trading competitions
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Strong economic intuition and critical thinking
Target Start Date
- As soon as possible
- Open to 6-9 month NCA for exceptional candidates
Please direct all resume submissions to
QuantTalentUS@mlp.com and reference
REQ-12787 in the subject.