Remote Quant Researcher

Summary

Join our team at Squarepoint, a global investment management firm, as a Junior Quant Researcher - ML Alpha Research. We're looking for someone with a quantitative background and experience in research, programming, and communication.

Requirements

• Quantitative background - includes advanced degrees in computer science, machine learning / NLP, statistics, signal processing, optimization, mathematics and related STEM subjects (masters or higher)
• Demonstrated ability for doing high quality and rigorous research, along with communicating results to stakeholders
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. python, kdb-q, )
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
• Ability to work well in collaborative and high pace settings, and drive projects to completion in accelerated timelines

Responsibilities

• Research statistical techniques such as time-series methods, machine learning and NLP to extract value from data
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical and ML methods to identify trading opportunities
• Help to develop statistical and ML based tools and techniques to solve complex data related problems throughout the firm
• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching new statistical and ML techniques and exploring datasets
• Discuss and present research results with other researchers
• Deploy and monitor models used to generate trading signals

Benefits

• Minimum base salary of $60,000 if located in New York
• Discretionary bonuses
• Health, dental, and other wellness plans
• 401(k) contributions