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Quantitative Researcher - Execution

An opportunity within a tier one hedge fund to join a global team specializing in all aspects of quantitative research for fundamental equity execution strategies. The team is responsible for developing and optimizing algorithmic strategies for electronic execution of equity markets.

As a Quantitative Researcher, the successful candidate will have with a strong background in developing execution trading algorithms with a deep understanding of trading dynamics, quantitative modeling, and algorithmic strategy development, with expertise equity markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize execution trading algorithms for equity markets.
• Analyze market microstructure in equity markets, understanding order placement methodologies, routing, market impact, and transaction cost analysis.
• Conduct research to identify market signals that can enhance trading strategies and improve execution.
• Build and implement advanced quantitative models to guide trading decisions.
• Conduct rigorous backtesting and evaluation of execution algorithms and trading strategies to assess their effectiveness and profitability across various market conditions.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics.
• Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, with a focus on execution algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++.
• In-depth understanding of quantitative methods, including statistical analysis, time series analysis, regression, and model calibration.

A generous total compensation package is on offer with strong progression opportunities. This is an urgent requirement and the firm are looking for the successful candidate to start asap.

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