PhD Quant Researcher

Recruiter
Huxley Associates
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Apr 2017
Closes
25 Apr 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A leading systematic hedge fund are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their front office team and assume back testing and implementation of some very advanced algorithmic trading strategies. This role is ideal for post doctorate academics looking for their first opportunity within quantitative finance. Statistical based quantitative research will be a big part of this role and they will consider candidates of all levels of seniority to help develop these strategies.

This hedge fund is one of the most mathematically challenging and was founded by a leading industry Quantitative Researcher who has a PHD in Applied Mathematics probably the most prestigious quantitative school in Europe. This type of academia is seen throughout the hedge fund and there is an emphasis of only hiring the most mathematically academically gifted.

C++ knowledge as well as a strong mathematical aptitude and an interest in systematic quantitative research. Advertised through Zoek.