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Winton is seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Researcher to join its Investment Management & Research group, focusing on MENA Equities. The role involves researching, developing, and operating equities strategies in the region, partnering with portfolio managers, researchers, and technology to build and optimize the full strategy lifecycle. The successful candidate will spend an initial 6 months in Winton's London office before relocating to Abu Dhabi.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research to identify alpha-generating strategies in MENA equity markets
- Research and back test systematic trading signals
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, researchers and technologists to develop trading infrastructure and strategies
- Monitor, analyse and report on strategy performance
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience working in a systematic equity trading environment
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming, preferably using Python and key libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
- Exceptional understanding of signal research and portfolio construction
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed and collaborative research environment
