Job Title: Quantitative Researcher
Location: U.S. Remote
*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed in any location in the U.S.
DUTIES: 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.
SALARY: $150,000 - $200,000/year
WORK SCHEDULE: 9am to 5pm, 40 hours a week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Financial Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a related financial engineering role. Must have 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; and Machine Learning predictive models.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Financial Engineering or a related field
- 2 years of experience in the job offered or related financial engineering role
- 2 years of experience with statistical arbitrage in cash equities
- 2 years of experience with feature engineering techniques for price predictions
- 2 years of experience with quantitative finance concepts and statistics
- 2 years of experience with financial markets and mid-frequency alpha research
- 2 years of experience customizing back testing algorithms
- 2 years of experience with Machine Learning predictive models
What We Do
Engineers Gate is a private trading firm based in New York City founded in early 2014. We are a team of mathematicians, computer scientists, financial engineers, and other market professionals managing private investment capital and building a next generation platform for quantitative trading. Through a systematic investment process, careful risk management, and a dedication to integrity, intellectual rigor, and collaboration, we seek to generate exceptional risk-adjusted investment returns. Engineers Gate is a Registered Investment Advisor regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as a Commodity Pool Operator regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
