Researcher role on a new team building systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies. Lead quantitative research and implement production-ready tools for data organization, alpha generation, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution. Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, developers and traders to improve the investment process and infrastructure.
Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.
Responsibilities
Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team
Requirements
PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc.
Strong communication skills
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Role
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Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.
Responsibilities
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Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team
Requirements
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PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc.
Strong communication skills
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Researcher role on a new team building systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies. Lead quantitative research and implement production-ready tools for data organization, alpha generation, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution. Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, developers and traders to improve the investment process and infrastructure.
Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.
Responsibilities
Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team
Requirements
PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc.
Strong communication skills
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Role
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Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.
Responsibilities
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Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team
Requirements
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PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc.
Strong communication skills
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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