Quantitative Researcher (HFT Equities) Job at Selby Jennings, New York, NY

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  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Overview:


We are working with a leading systematic hedge fund that is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join a team focused on discovering and capitalizing on short-term trading opportunities in equity markets. This role involves hands-on research, advanced data analysis, and close collaboration with other researchers and technologists to develop and improve systematic trading strategies in the HFT/intraday equities markets.

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct applied quantitative research to uncover systematic inefficiencies in equities markets

  • Propose and refine short-horizon alpha signals based on intraday and high-frequency data

  • Enhance and optimize existing trading strategies

  • Take part in the full research and development workflow-from data engineering and signal research to backtesting and deployment

  • Improve research tools and infrastructure to boost team productivity

  • Contribute to a collaborative team culture with shared ownership of outcomes

What We're Looking For:

  • A degree (Bachelor's or higher) in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related field

  • At least 3 years of experience researching and developing systematic equity strategies, with a focus on high frequency or intraday signals

  • Solid understanding of data science techniques, including feature engineering and signal combination

  • Experience working with large datasets and building scalable research pipelines

  • Strong coding skills in C++ and Python, with experience working in a Linux-based environment

  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS

  • Self-starter with strong analytical skills and a drive for ownership

  • Team-oriented mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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