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Quant Researcher

ResearcherGeneralFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Brazil

Posted

11 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree3 yrs expEnglishLuaPython

Job Description

Quant Researcher

Vector Trading

• Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data with fundamental statistical theories • Apply programming, quantitative and statistical skills to the research of market trends, reversions, patterns, and complete data-driven projects • Apply statistical techniques throughout the whole process from data mining to execution • Be self-sufficient designing, building, maintaining and enhancing a systemic and data-driven approach with tools necessary to test and evaluate trading algorithms and business opportunities • Conduct research to improve risk management, revenue capture, and market coverage and contribute to libraries of analytic tools for market data analytics and trade strategy optimization • Adhere to risk and capital usage limits • Coordinate daily trading activities with operations, trading support, brokers, among others • Use data analysis tools to identify and respond to unique market opportunities • Use cutting edge technology to build out effective trading strategies • Mentor, manage or train junior traders to complete projects and learn all facets of trading

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in a risk-taking role
  • Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field
  • Experience in linear algebra, statistics, and interaction with large datasets
  • Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), their underlying assumptions, limitations, and the proper use for each methodology
  • A calculated risk-taker with demonstrated experience monetizing opportunities in financial markets
  • Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
  • Strong work ethic, compliance and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in C++ Programming languages
  • R, Python, Lua are a plus
  • Proven profitability track record trading across multiple strategies or asset classes is a major plus

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