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

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
Participation in mathematical, programming, or trading competitions
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.