Quantitative Researcher Hedge Fund | Paragon Alpha

Quantitative Researcher

Permanent

Research

Dubai, Geneva

Our client, a leading multi-billion Global Hedge Fund are seeking to hire a highly talented Quantitative Researcher as part of their 2022 expansion

The Opportunity:

  • Exciting opportunity to become part of a small team as the principal architect of BH Digital’s new crypto quant trading systems
  • Working alongside an experienced systematic PM with a strong track record

Founder and Managing Director

Colin McGhee

colin@paragonalpha.com

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: 

  • Conduct independent research using large data sets, market data, and alternative data sources
  • Perform rigorous and innovative research and help with alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation
  • Contribute to the team’s research direction by driving new initiatives
  • Help build and improve data ingestion for research and trading  

 

WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

Essential:

  • Quant researchers with a couple yrs alpha research experience in traditional asset side, mid freq especially.
  • PhD or Masters in Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline
  • Strong statistical skills, including linear/nonlinear forecasting, clustering, optimization techniques etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of systematic strategy research (mid or low frequency, across multiple asset classes – crypto is a plus)
  • Strong coding skills in Python for quantitative research and data oriented processing
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar position

Desirable: 

  • Interest or direct experience trading crypto
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