Umbrex · 13 hours ago
Quantitative Analyst
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelUmbrex is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to support the design, implementation, and refinement of quantitative trading and risk models. The role involves developing and optimizing machine-learning-based trading models for equity markets and working closely with senior quants and engineers.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Support the development, testing, and optimization of quantitative and machine-learning-based trading models for equity markets
Assist in applying quantitative techniques such as regression models, tree-based methods, and neural networks under guidance from senior team members
Contribute to risk analysis and the evaluation of market risk factors to improve portfolio robustness
Help refine and maintain alpha signals and model components used in systematic trading strategies
Work closely with senior quants and engineers to implement models within the trading engine architecture
Write, maintain, and improve Python-based research and production code
Monitor model performance, investigate issues, and assist with ongoing model improvements
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in a quantitative role, such as: Quantitative analytics, Risk management or risk groups, Junior quant roles at hedge funds, banks, or asset managers
Exposure to financial markets, ideally equities
Strong quantitative foundation with an undergraduate or graduate degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or a related field
Collaborative, motivated, and comfortable working in a startup-like, fast-evolving environment
Benefits
This is a 1099 contract role that does not offer health benefits
Company
Umbrex
Umbrex is a global community of independent, top-tier management consultants.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Will Bachman
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
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