Senior Quantamental Equity Researcher

Selby Jennings - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Quantamental Equity Researcher will play a crucial role in a leading NYC multi-manager hedge fund, focusing on leveraging quantitative and econometric modeling techniques alongside macro fundamental approaches to develop systematic strategies. This position requires a strong analytical mindset and a deep understanding of financial markets, aimed at generating alpha through innovative research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the team on alpha research with a primary focus on idea generation for research and analysis within systematic equity strategies.
• Combine sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets to build strong predictive models for systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and other researchers to refine investment theses and strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment strategies, making adjustments as necessary.
• Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies that could impact investment strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related STEM field from a top ranked university.
• 6+ years of experience in quantitative equity research, quantitative analysis, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of portfolio management and risk management principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from USD500000 to USD750000 per year with additional upside.