We are seeking talented PhD and Post-Doc graduates to join a highly collaborative quant team in London. The team is made up of people from incredibly strong academic backgrounds and they are now looking to onboard PhD and Post-Doc graduates, starting soon. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning or Physics.
You will be developing skills in advanced quantitative techniques across a range of data types, markets and asset classes, in order to enhance existing strategies and drive implementation of new signals and models. They have had several successful years and as part of their team scale out, they are looking for PhD and Post-Doc graduates to contribute innovative ideas, aid with research, design and implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analysing and evaluating financial and alternative datasets
* Researching existing and developing new techniques in machine learning
* Researching, developing and implementing quantitative trading signals/models
* Developing and maintaining modelling infrastructure
* Supporting production trading operations
Qualifications:
* A PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning or Physics
* Strong programming skills in Python
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Strong analytical and mathematical background
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with data analysis tools
* Experience with machine learning techniques and tools
* Knowledge of global macroeconomic factors and their impact on financial markets