One of the top performing Multi-Strategy Hedge Funds is looking for an Equity Vol Quant Researcher to join their Volatility PM team in NYC. The team lead has successfully managed multi-asset volatility strategies for several years and is looking for someone with an expertise in Equity Index Options and Futures who can own the development of new systematic strategies within the team.
The incoming QR will partner very closely with the lead PM to ideate new sources of alphas for strategy development. You will have access to a state-of-the-art research and trading infrastructure to support your work, a variety of different datasets and pooled tech resources to assist on productionization and monitorization of the strategies you develop.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years experience working on systematic futures and/or equity option strategy development (open to candidates working on market making or market taking strategies on the buyside)
- Strong math and stats background for modelling
- Demonstrated track-record in developing profitable alphas
- STEM degree
- Strong Python coding
- Ownership of end-to-end strategy development process
*Willing to wait extensive non-competes for strong talent
