About Chicago Global Capital
Chicago Global is a data-driven investment management firm, which run timeless investment strategies powered by advanced technology.
Our investment philosophy is deeply rooted in the University of Chicago’s heritage in finance and economics, where much of the foundational work in these fields was conducted.
By benefitting from advances in machine learning to embrace the speed and complexity of financial information, we can harness and distil market-moving data into investment intelligence.
We engineer portfolios that learn and adapt faster than humans using supermassive datasets that are distilled into a set of well-documented strategies, relying on inference to detect phase changes and inflection points in every corner of the world.
The Role
As the Investment Research Analyst you will work closely with the CG investment team, uncovering investment opportunities using the tools provided within our framework, with a focus on Equities & Derivatives across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Execution & Trading:
- Execute day-to-day trading activities for the company's investment funds, ensuring seamless interaction with Prime Brokers and Fund Administrators.
- Monitor market conditions and execute trades in accordance with established trading strategies and risk parameters.
Strategy Development & Implementation:
- Test, implement, and scale new and existing quantitative investment strategies across various asset classes and portfolios.
Financial Modeling & Analysis:
- Establish and maintain robust financial models to assess portfolio risk, evaluate investment performance, and conduct scenario analysis.
- Analyze financial data, identify market trends, and generate actionable insights to inform investment decisions.
Research & Development:
- Conduct in-depth research on cutting-edge quantitative finance research published in academic and industry journals.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative trading techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly research reports and develop concise research digests for internal dissemination.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Calculate and update performance reports for investment funds and portfolios, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk metrics.
- Prepare insightful presentations and reports to communicate investment performance and risk to senior management.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and compliance reports.
Business Operations:
- Assist with day-to-day business operations as may be necessary.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree
· Experience 5 to 8 years
