Role Description We are hiring for a contract User Researcher to start ASAP for a 6 month contract. The role is completely remote. Qualifications - Demonstrable experience working as a User Researcher in the public sector. - Ability to direct research methodologies, research strategy, etc. - Ability to deal with uncertainty and adaptability. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Passion for conducting inclusive and robust research. - Ability to define appropriate research activities to help meet strategic objectives and deliver products and services. - Creative and engaging approach to presenting research findings to a variety of audiences. - Knowledge of the technologies used to build and operate digital services, including innovative and emergent technologies. - Experience of working to the GDS standards, across multiple stages of the delivery lifecycle. - Public sector knowledge or experience, particularly the GDS standards. - Understanding of agile approaches and experience of working in agile teams. - Experience of research in a policy context. - Understanding and experience of the GDS Process. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.

• We are hiring for a contract User Researcher to start ASAP for a 6 month contract. • The role is completely remote. • Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

Role Description Driving and leading research initiatives under the guidance of a Portfolio Manager to enhance statistical arbitrage-based quantitative models. - Developing advanced statistical and computational methods to work with massive data sets. - Collaborating with the Project Manager and other team members to improve the existing research environment. - Taking a proactive approach to problem-solving, demonstrating a high level of motivation and initiative in the pursuit of innovative trading strategies. - Exploring new methodologies and approaches to stay at the forefront of quantitative finance. - Staying informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in quantitative finance. Qualifications - Master's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Financial Engineering or a related field. - Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a related financial engineering role. Requirements - Two (2) years of experience with statistical arbitrage in cash equities. - Feature engineering techniques applicable to price predictions. - Quantitative finance concepts, statistics, and financial markets. - Mid-frequency alpha research. - Customizing back testing algorithms. - Machine Learning predictive models. Benefits - Salary: $150,000 - $200,000/year. - Work schedule: 9am to 5pm, 40 hours a week.

• Own and drive end-to-end UX research projects across multiple products and user segments • Design and execute mixed-method research (qualitative + quantitative) to understand user behavior, needs, and pain points • Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for product, design, and business teams • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Analytics, and ML teams to shape hypotheses and validate product decisions • Integrate research into the product development lifecycle — from discovery to post-release evaluation • Identify opportunities to improve key product metrics (conversion, retention, engagement) through user insights • Present findings to stakeholders at different levels, influencing decisions with evidence rather than opinions • Contribute to building scalable research processes, frameworks, and tooling