Quantitative Researcher

Job Description

AlphaGrep Securities is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their Singapore office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, maintaining, and enhancing trading strategies, analyzing trading performance, and automating trading strategies using a data-driven approach. The role involves financial model construction, back-testing, and collaboration with the technology team to improve electronic trading systems. The candidate should also possess the ability to manage risk and have a detailed knowledge of risk procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying, maintaining, and enhancing trading strategies and business opportunities for market making
• Analyzing trading performance and financial time series data with fundamental statistical theories
• Using a systematic and data-driven approach to automate trading strategies
• Financial model construction, back-testing, maintenance and improvement
• Collaborating cross-functionally with the technology team to understand, maintain, and improve electronic trading systems
• Managing risk and detailed knowledge of all risk procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD degree from Top tier institute
• Experience with Data Analysis, Market Research and Data Modelling (a plus)
• Software Development experience, preferably in C++, Python or R/Matlab
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• A working knowledge of Linux/Unix

AlphaGrep offers:

• A transparent structure where employee ideas are valued
• A relaxed environment with frequent activities
• Health & Wellness Programs
• A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package