What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Researcher - Boston position at Augusta Aiken & Associates?
The company is a top-performing multi-strategy hedge fund based in Boston, with an exceptional performance in financial markets. The team focuses on developing cutting-edge systematic trading strategies across asset classes, driven by a research-focused culture and engineering excellence. They are seeking Quantitative Researchers to join their team, bringing strong programming expertise and a passion for building innovative strategies.
Locations: Boston (Onsite), can sponsor visas
Experience Level: 2-5 years
Job Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes. Mainly equity or furtures.
- Develop predictive models and uncover actionable insights through statistical analysis of large-scale datasets.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, researchers, and engineers to refine trading ideas and enhance execution.
- Continuously adapt strategies to evolving market conditions and ensure peak performance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative fields from a top-tier university.
- 2-5 years of experience in quantitative research in buy-side firms, with demonstrated success in developing and implementing trading strategies.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C , R) and the ability to write efficient, production-level code.
- Analytical mindset with a strong focus on delivering results.
- Expertise in one of the following areas:
- Volatility strategies
- Systematic equity strategies
- Machine learning techniques, with experience applying ML in trading or related fields (candidates from tech backgrounds are welcome)
Application
Please apply directly with a CV in WORD FORMAT to jiewei@aaaglobal.co.uk.
Please note: LinkedIn profiles will not be accepted as a form of submission.