Quantitative Researcher - Machine Learning

We are partnered with a highly intellectual engineering team at a proprietary trading firm who is looking to add a Quantitative Researcher. The team conducts trading-related research and development by applying principles of scientific computing and analytical and programming skills using modern state-of-the-art tools and software.

• PhD or MS in a quantitative field is required (e.g. mathematics, physics, statistics, or operations research)
• Experience with C\+\+ and Python is required
• Conduct quantitative research with senior quantitative researchers to create or refine, back test and productionize different machine learning and statistical models

Strong academic background with publications in top machine learning/statistics journal/conferences is highly sought after. Finance experienced in not required but experience in applying machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems is a must.