Trexquant Investment LP · 1 day ago
Director of External Strategies (USA)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTrexquant Investment LP is a global leader in quantitative statistical arbitrage, specializing in developing cutting-edge machine learning models and data-driven strategies. They are seeking a dynamic Director of External Strategies to lead efforts in sourcing, evaluating, and integrating signals from external individuals with promising quantitative investing strategies.
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Responsibilities
Develop strategies to attract and identify high-quality external researchers and quantitative investors with novel alpha-generating strategies
Collaborate with the Research Management Team to evaluate promising external strategies through quantitative analysis and back-testing models
Negotiate terms of engagement with external managers, ensuring alignment with portfolio strategies and performance
Maintain relationships with quantitative communities, researchers, hedge funds, and portfolio managers to discover promising and obtainable investment ideas
Prepare detailed reports for senior management on external strategies and ensure evaluations align with governance and performance standards
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate external strategies into the firm's portfolio, staying informed on trends in quantitative finance and data science
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. A PhD is a plus
5+ years of experience in evaluating quantitative alpha ideas, managers and strategies for consideration of capital allocation
Experience in sourcing and evaluating external investment ideas or collaborating with external partners in a similar capacity
Proven experience in quantitative analysis, investment research, or portfolio management with a strong understanding of quantitative investing strategies
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for quantitative analysis and modeling
Familiarity with data sources, tools, and platforms used for backtesting and performance evaluation of investment strategies
Benefits
Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - making your commute smoother
Company
Trexquant Investment LP
Trexquant Investment LP is an Investment Management company.
51-200 employees
Funding
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