Senior Quantitative Researcher/Portfolio Manager

Founded in 2014, WizardQuant is a quantitative hedge fund with a presence in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and New York. With a vision to be the foremost investment team globally, the firm has continually evolved since its inception.

Harnessing advanced research methodologies, cutting-edge trading technologies, and an integrated trading system, WizardQuant consistently achieves sustainable profitability across diverse financial markets, including futures, stocks, options, and other instruments.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled a culture of innovation, creating a dynamic environment for our dedicated professionals. At WizardQuant, we are always eager to welcome like-minded individuals who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of quantitative finance and contributing to our ongoing success. More information can be found on

www.wizardquant.com

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We are seeking experienced candidates for our New York office as our team continues to grow.

What you’ll do as a senior quantitative researcher

• Conduct research and analyze a large variety of data sets to generate alphas, and evaluate their marginal effectiveness
• Develop profitable predictive trading models, and contribute to portfolio optimization
• Utilize new data sets to develop new strategies
• Collaborate closely with quantitative developers to drive productivity

Qualifications

• 2\+ years of prior work experience in a quantitative trading firm/hedge fund is required
• Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., statistics, computer science, physics, mathematics, operations research)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research using enormous real-world datasets
• Strong programming skills in Python/R/MATLAB. Experience with C\+\+ is a plus
• Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
• Exceptional attention to detail and desire to understand issues deeply

Apart from senior quantitative researcher, we also offer portfolio manager opportunities.

If you are interested in being considered for a senior quantitative researcher or portfolio manager position with us, please apply on LinkedIn or email [email protected]. In order to be considered, PM candidates should have a track record of experience running an autonomous strategy in their current or previous roles.