Man Group ยท 1 week ago
Quantitative Researcher
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yrMan Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients. They are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to create predictive alpha signals in cash equities and collaborate with various research teams to maximize P&L.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in cash equities, from order book and alternative datasets
Applying ML techniques to alpha research
In-depth market impact modelling
Solving optimal execution optimization problems
Identifying highest P&L opportunities
Close collaboration with researchers across the firm
Qualification
Required
Ability to think creatively, to come up with and implement original research and ideas
Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in one's domain
Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems
Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python/ R
PhD or exceptional Masters / Bachelor's qualification in a quantitative subject
Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value
Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills; adaptability and ability to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike
Confident communicator, able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views
Preferred
Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes
Experience in intraday alpha research
Experience in building ML models
Experience with handling large data sets and tick data
Benefits
Competitive holiday entitlements
Pension/401k
Life and long-term disability coverage
Group sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
Long-service leave
Private medical coverage
Discounted gym membership options
Pet insurance
Company
Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robyn Grew
CEO
Walter Owens
CEO Man Varagon
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