A Quantitative Hedge Fund in NYC is looking for an Equity Quant Researcher specialized in deep learning model research to join one of their flagship, alpha generating teams. The fund is well known for being at the forefront of ML/AI adoption within the finance space and the incoming QR will work in a well established, collaborative team with their primary scope of identifying innovative ways to generate new alpha signals and improve upon existing ones.
This role is well suited for someone with a proven track-record in researching & developing supervised and/or unsupervised deep learning models on massive, real-world datasets. The QR will work on mid-frequency alphas (intraday to several days) across US, EU and APAC markets. The ideal candidate for this seat will have:
- 3+ years industry experience (buyside alpha QR is ideally but also open to those in Big Tech)
- Proven ability to research + develop deep learning models
- Advanced mathematical + statistical modeling skillset
- Strong Python coding + associated ML packages
- Familiarity working with massive datasets
- Ability and desire to work in a collaborative, open team
- MS or PhD in STEM field
