Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities Please direct all resume submissions to ...@mlp.com. Job Description Quantitative Researcher as part of a small, collaborative team, with a focus on systematic equity strategies. Preferred Location New York Principal Responsibilities
- Working alongside the SPM and team on alpha research, with a primary focus on: idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation, portfolio optimization and back testing for systematic equity strategies
- Combining sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models which will be deployed to the investment process
- Collaborating with the SPM in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process
Preferred Technical Skills - Strong research and programming skills are necessary
- Strong knowledge of statistics
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related STEM field from a top ranked university
Preferred Experience - A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quantitative research capacity focusing on systematic equities
- Experience with equity risk models and portfolio optimization
- Strong preference for candidates coming from quantitative trading firms but open to individuals from banks as well
Highly Valued Relevant Experience - Strong economic intuition and critical thinking
- Experience with fundamental and alternative data
- Experience with sector-specific equity research
Target Start Date - As soon as possible
- Open to 6-9 month NCA for exceptional candidates
Please direct all resume submissions to ...@mlp.com .