Quantitative Researcher/Quantitative Research Analyst

TalentWorx is a TA Advisory & acquisition platform that has emerged as a regional market leader providing innovative recruitment and staffing solutions. TalentWorx has grown into a full spectrum HR services providers for the clients across Asia Pacific.

We have been retained by our client to identify a seasoned leader with talent acquisition experience to assume the role as Quant Research Analyst

Role Summary

Our client is building quantitative researchers models for the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. Specifically, this team develops and tests automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. We're looking for an extraordinary quantitative researcher who is committed to our core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.

Objectives

- Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities

- Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns

- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code

- Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field

- Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis, machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP)

- Prior experience working in a data driven research environment

- Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python), analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)

- A background demonstrating strong analytical problem solving skills

- An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way

- Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems