A quantitative trading firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced researcher to develop systematic equity signals and improve existing research used in live trading.

The role is focused on shorter-horizon alpha research, combining statistical modelling, market data and rigorous empirical testing. It is suited to someone who has already worked on systematic strategies and can take research from hypothesis through validation and towards production.

The Role

1. Research and develop systematic equity signals.
2. Test quantitative hypotheses across broad datasets.
3. Build and refine predictive models for shorter-horizon trading.
4. Evaluate signal robustness across different market conditions.
5. Conduct rigorous backtesting and performance analysis.
6. Work with trading and engineering colleagues to move strong research towards production.
7. Improve existing research and identify new sources of alpha.

The Profile :-

We are looking for an experienced quantitative researcher with a strong background in systematic signal development.

Relevant experience includes:

1. systematic equity research
2. statistical modelling and predictive research
3. short-horizon or intraday strategies
4. working with large financial datasets
5. production-oriented quantitative research
6. strong Python and/or C++ programming

You should also have a strong academic foundation in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, engineering or another quantitative discipline.

An MSc or PhD is relevant, but not a requirement, where the research track record is strong.

Particularly Relevant

Experience with any of the following would be useful:

1. equity stat-arb
2. cross-sectional modelling
3. shorter-horizon alpha
4. transaction-cost-aware research
5. live or production deployment of quantitative signals

The Opportunity

This is a research-led role with meaningful ownership of systematic alpha development.

It should appeal to researchers who want to remain close to the research process and see robust work translated into live trading.

Location: Singapore

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