Quantitative Researcher / Trader

Experience

2\+ Years

Job Location

Gurgaon

Skills

Python, C\+\+, automated trading strategy development

Quantitative Researcher / Trader

Job Title: Quantitative Researcher / Trader

Location: Gurgaon

Company: CoreQ Research

Experience: Relevant prior experience in HF trading/strategy development is required

About The Job

At CoreQ Research, Quantitative Researchers/Traders are integral to our research and trading engine, working directly with our Quant and Core Engineering teams to design, build, and deploy proprietary strategies. The mission is clear — develop a diversified set of scalable, automated trading strategies that deliver consistent alpha in the Indian markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and deploy fully automated, systematic trading strategies with short holding periods and high turnover.
• Collaborate closely with Quant and Engineering teams to optimize research and trading infrastructure.
• Develop both alpha-seeking and market-making strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Rigorously back-test strategies using in-house research infrastructure.
• Analyse historical and real-time market data for insights into price, volume, and market microstructure.
• Optimize portfolio construction, risk allocation, and capital deployment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and refine live strategies for continuous performance improvement.

Skills \& Qualifications

• Degree in a highly analytical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Strong programming expertise in C\+\+ and Python.
• Prior experience in automated trading strategy development at a leading HFT firm or hedge fund (mandatory).
• Proven track record of live high-frequency trading.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, with knowledge of statistics, data modelling, and machine learning desirable.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience in data analysis, research, and large-scale datasets.

Why Join CoreQ?

At CoreQ, we believe innovation thrives when exceptional talent is given ownership and opportunity. We foster a performance-driven culture built on collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Here’s What We Offer

• Competitive compensation \+ performance-based bonus
• 4 weeks of paid vacation annually
• Comprehensive group medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Complimentary gym membership to support your well-being
• High-impact role with ownership in a fast-growing HFT firm

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about quantitative research, live markets, and building strategies that scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume to [email protected]