The Role
We are seeking highly qualified and talented Quantitative Researchers to join an internal portfolio management team in our Singapore office.
What you’ll do
The Quantitative Researchers will work directly with the portfolio manager, other quant researchers and developers in a highly collaborative environment gaining exposure to all aspects of the investment process, including signal generation, portfolio construction and trade execution. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, love data and have a mindset of continuous improvement. Your responsibilities and duties will include:
– working with PM to backtest both daily and intraday quantitative models;
– working with other team members to develop team IT/database infrastructure;
– analyzing different datasets using advanced statistical methods to study the financial market;
– risk management, production monitoring, pre-trade check and post-trade reconciliation;
- other projects or duties assigned from time to time.
What you’ll bring
What you need:
- Master’s or PhD degree from STEM background.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python and q/kdb+.
- At least 5-year experience in systematic trading within CTA or macro space.
- Familiar with the concept of backtesting, alpha generation and risk management.
- Knowledge on commodity such as energy, metal and agriculture instruments is a plus.
We’d love if you had:
- Good communication skills and team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn new knowledge and dive into new fields
Who we are
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.
We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.
We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.
Our Culture
Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, and collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.
We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people, and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming, and supportive.
