Announcing a committed capital of $50 Billion in 2020, they have long been recognised as pioneers in the space, taking pride in being highly driven by research, data and technology, fostering a culture where intellectuals use their expertise to solve problems in finance.

The team looking to expand is a highly successful quantitative strategies desk based in New York largely composed of traders, researchers and engineers.

The role

Key responsibilities will include

• Collaborating with other researchers to collect data and analyse targeted markets in search of trends and patterns.
• Leveraging this data to develop predictive trading models and generate signals
• Producing strategies and back-testing them, helping the team capitalise on opportunities in the market.
• Optimising the portfolio in accordance with strategy and performance

Wanted

Exceptionally talented researchers with a multitude of research carried out across the fields of computer science, maths, physics or engineering. Past successful candidates have excelled in their fields of research and have been involved in International Math and Science Olympiads or similar national competitions, they have publications and patents or were involved in postdoctoral research.

All applicants should at least hold a PhD, or be working towards one and be in their final or penultimate year.

The benefits

• Top of the market compensation package
• Opportunity to work with superior technology
• Offers generous 401k contribution
• Flat collaborative structure
• Top health-care plan and comprehensive maternity/paternity policy

Other

Visa sponsorship is available

Please note that we endeavour to respond to every application where appropriate, but due to the number of applications received, unfortunately it may not be possible to give feedback to every applicant