Quantitative Researcher, Futures

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our team in Yerevan. You will have a chance to build alphas, and conduct research working with datasets covering different markets. You will have an opportunity to be a part of an open and collaborative environment that is at the forefront of quantitative investing. You will be a part of a dynamic, collaborative research organization, where we rely on people’s autonomy and provide freedom to create the best algorithms in finance, while truly being attentive to a fundamentally important asset - communication.

Location
Yerevan, Armenia (Hybrid mode with 3 days in-office requirement)

Key Responsibilities

• Building statistical and predictive models

• Apply rigorous modeling techniques to explore variety of novel datasets

• Build new and improve existing signals (long-term)

• Managing all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection/normalization and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring 

• Phd or MSc degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar area
• Practical Knowledge of Python and Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, etc)

• OOP basics

• ML Basics

• Math skills: statistics, linear algebra, optimization etc

• Detail-oriented approach

• English in full-working-proficiency level

• Practical knowledge with Java

• Experience participating in international STEM Olympiads

• Build Strategies while becoming the best at what you do

• Professional guidance from the team

• Challenges and professional growth

• You LOVE solving technical and math problems!

• You love to code and play with data

• You are willing to explore new articles and implement suitable ideas

• Difficult problems make you excited

• You are not afraid of unknown and love to learn

• You have A LOT of passion and drive

• Health insurance

• Flexible sick time policy

• Office Lunches