Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the full research lifecycle, including methodology design, data acquisition and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance evaluation.
* Enhance and refine existing trading strategies to improve performance and robustness.
* Independently develop and test proprietary trading signals and strategies suitable for deployment.
* Conduct portfolio optimization and risk management analysis.
* Apply advanced time series modeling, simulation techniques, and quantitative research methods.
* Work with large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
* Evaluate new and alternative datasets for their alpha-generating potential.
* Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the research process, trading infrastructure, and overall investment framework.
* Generate novel alpha signals with a proven track record of success.
Qualifications:
* Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
* Demonstrated experience researching index strategies.
* Strong programming skills, particularly in Python; familiarity with data science and machine learning libraries is a plus.
* Proven ability to formulate and test trading hypotheses, particularly in equities and intraday markets.
* Experience researching and developing intraday futures trading strategies.
* Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small, focused team.
Desired Skills and Experience
Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
Demonstrated experience researching index strategies.
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python; familiarity with data science and machine learning libraries is a plus.
Proven ability to formulate and test trading hypotheses, particularly in equities and intraday markets.
Experience researching and developing intraday futures trading strategies.
Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small, focused team.