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x3 Quant Researchers - Computational Finance

London

Salary £70,000 - £200,000
Job ref# 30413
Job type Permanent

A Global Investment Management Company is seeking Researchers to join their team based in Limassol,
Cyprus. *Please Email all applications to darren@optionsrec.com

 

Our Client is an investment advisor that deploys quantitative hedge fund strategies to trade the global financial
markets, with a long and successful track record. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company
that is focused on the development of the best research and trading infrastructure.

 

 

THE ROLE

We are looking for top class mathematicians/engineers/scientists to work with us in modern quantitative
finance. Our researchers participate in novel financial analysis and development efforts that require significant
application of mathematical modelling techniques. The position involves working within the Global Research
team; there is also significant interaction with the trading and fund management teams. The objective is the
development of innovative products and computational methods for our statistical arbitrage and quantitative
strategies (FX, Futures, Commodities, and Equities)

 

In addition, the role involves statistical analysis of portfolio risk and returns, involvement in the portfolio
management process and monitoring and analysing transactions on an ongoing basis.

 

 

THE INDIVIDUAL

The successful candidate should have very good quant skills, ideally a PhD in hard sciences/Engineering,
Mathematics and a good grasp of Statistics, together with excellent all round analytical and programming
abilities.

 

The following skills are also prerequisites for the job:

 

. Solid programming, preferably in Matlab or other modelling languages (with experience working with
large databases a plus)
. Data mining experience in the context of large datasets of time series
. Knowledge of alternative investments or a general financial background is desirable but not required
. General knowledge of financial products is desirable
. Strong, methodical problem solving and numerical reasoning skills are a must
. Finally, we are looking for a team player

 

Candidates with 5 or more years of demonstrated futures, equities and/or currency strategy development
experience may qualify for a more senior research role.

 

We are offering a stimulating environment with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities.