Head of Medium Freq Quant Reseach

A $10bbn systematic equity hedge fund in New York is looking to add a senior quantitative researcher into a leadership role overseeing a 6-person team focused on medium frequency equity alpha signal generation. These signals are used by PMs firm wide, and this individual will receive a split of the pnl attributed to the alpha the group generates.This is an incredible opportunity for any current Directors of Research looking to make a change in their career, Quantitative Portfolio Managers looking to step away from daily risk taking responsibilities in order to focus on research, or mid-level up and comers who are seeking a transition into a high impact leadership role.Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following):Help drive and deliver on the team's growing research agenda.Hands-on signal generation in medium freq (intraday-week) global equitiesImprovement and enhancement of existing signalsCollaboration with PMs and other research departments on portfolio optimization and best execution.Candidate profile7+ years of experience working in stat arb equity researchExperience managing or mentoring junior team membersProgramming knowledge in object oriented languages and statistical analysis programsAn advanced degree in a computational field (Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, ect)Good communication and interpersonal skills

Created: 2024-10-19