What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Research Fellowship position at Voloridge Investment Management?
Voloridge Investment Management is a pioneer in using data science to solve the extremely challenging problems of modeling and predicting financial markets. We are a 16 year old quantitative systematic hedge fund that uses proprietary and open-source tools to deliver high risk-adjusted and uncorrelated returns to our investors.
We are seeking enthusiastic, mathematically gifted, intellectually curious, highly analytical and detail-oriented.
Quantitative Research Fellows to work collaboratively with our data scientists, researchers and analysts to contribute to groundbreaking research projects that support our mission of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns.
Summary of Job Functions
- Work with large, real-world datasets using math, statistics, programming, and machine learning methodologies
- Collaborate with world-class data scientists on research projects that have meaningful company impact
- Participate in frequent research meetings
- Generate unique insights and, potentially, major breakthroughs that could lead to further innovation
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work onsite in our Jupiter, Florida office (not a remote role)
- Recently completed a PhD in any quantitative field, such as Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python
- Extremely detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Highly curious with a deep problem-solving attitude
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively
Compensation and Benefits
- Exceptionally high compensation
- Free housing provided, if needed
- Free transportation to and from office, if needed
- Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and soft drinks
- Free Gym membership
- Five minutes from the beach
Additional Information
Voloridge Investment Management is an SEC registered investment advisor. A private investment company founded in 2009, our mission is to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for qualified investors, using advanced proprietary modeling technology, conservative investment tactics and sophisticated risk management. Our market neutral equities strategy takes both long and short positions in the most actively traded equities, and is designed to capture alpha while limiting exposure to directional markets risks. Our futures strategy takes both long and short positions in the most actively traded global futures and is also built to maximize alpha captured across all futures markets traded while capping exposure to any sector at a given time.
Voloridge Investment Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
