Quantitative Researcher

Full-time

GQR

A highly research-driven investment firm is expanding its U.S. equities team and looking for a Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop new alpha-generating ideas.

What you’ll do:

Research inefficiencies across U.S. equities
Develop and test new alpha signals and investment ideas
Analyze fundamental, market, and alternative data
Build and enhance quantitative models
Translate research into actionable ideas for the trading team
Work closely with researchers, traders, and technology

What they’re looking for:

PhD in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, or a related quantitative field
3+ years of empirical equity research experience
Strong understanding of asset pricing and equity markets
Strong Python skills and experience working with large datasets
Demonstrated ability to generate original research and investment ideas
Strong statistical and quantitative skills

This is a highly collaborative, alpha-driven environment where research has a direct path from idea generation to implementation and ultimately the trading desk.

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Vacancy posted 19 hours ago

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