Job Description
We are working with an asset manager seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing quantitative models and tools to support equity investment decisions and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain quantitative models for equity investment analysis.
* Design and manage screening tools to evaluate investment opportunities.
* Improve portfolio tracking and management tools with automation and optimization.
* Conduct research on portfolio construction, optimizing strategies using proprietary data.
* Provide market analysis to Portfolio Managers, identifying key investment opportunities.
* Design and back test trading signals using fundamental, macro, and alternative data.
* Develop stock/sector models and risk models, including crash risk.
* Improve market sentiment forecasting models and create portfolio optimizers.
* Integrate alternative data (e.g., LinkedIn, Glassdoor) for company insights.
* Manage risk monitoring processes for hedging in market-neutral funds.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in asset management, especially equities.
* Proficiency in Excel, R, and VBA for modelling and data analysis.
* Familiarity with equity screening tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet).
* Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk management.
* Experience with alternative data and machine learning techniques
To apply: Please send your CV to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com.