Quantitative Researcher - Fundamental Equities

Quantitative Researcher - Fundamental Equities About our Client and the Role Our client is a a $60B+ hedge fund looking to hire an experienced researcher to lead a new initiative and team build out focused on combining quantitative research with fundamental analysis and forecasting. You'll focus on creating a systematic process to research, test, and deploy alpha generating models rooted in company fundamentals and other data-driven insights. Responsibilities Use quantitative research techniques to research, develop, test, and deploy systematic alpha models for single-stock equities based on ideas rooted in fundamental data; Leverage alternative data to augment fundamentals and expand alpha models; Create a systematic process to evaluate and predict earnings quality, assess disclosure risks, corporate announcements, or other fundamentals influencing events; Collaborate with engineering and data sourcing teams to vet data vendors, ensure data integrity and quality, and work with other research groups to expand the research agenda; Requirements Ph.D., Masters, or Bachelors in Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration with a focus on finance, accounting, or financial economics; Minimum of 3+ years in a quantitative research role in an idea-generating capacity or focusing on alpha research; Extensive experience in fundamentals forecasting, financial statement analysis, and/or accounting factor modeling; Proficiency working with fundamental datasets from leading providers such as S&P Compustat, Refinitiv Worldscope, etc; Strong mathematical and statistical modeling background; Working proficiency in a programming/scripting language (Python, C++/C, Java); Intellectual curiosity and passion for using technology, data, and systematic approaches for investment research and trading; In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $300,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental, and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonuses can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications, and experience. About Point Three Group Point Three Group is helping redefine the future of computational finance. Our goal is to fuel research progress, foster innovation, and shape the financial landscape by connecting the brightest minds in research, trading, and engineering with leading investment firms. We bring unparalleled industry experience, honed through years of internal recruiting at some of the biggest and most successful companies in finance and tech. Our insider knowledge of the qualities and skills that make candidates exceptional gives us a deeper edge in understanding our clients’ needs and recruiting talent that exceeds expectations. At Point Three, we don’t just find talent; we discover the future of finance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Point Three Group