Quantitative Researcher - Metals at Qube Research & Technologies (Geneva, Switzerland)
Qube Research & Technologies· Geneva, Switzerland·
Job description
Quantitative Researcher – Metals
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.
Your future role
The role combines fundamental and quantitative research, translating supply & demand analysis into actionable trading opportunities, alongside modelling, dashboard development and trade execution.
Your responsibilities include :
- Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals.
- By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities.
- Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers.
- Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform.
- Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time.
- You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation.
Your present skillset
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
- Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques.
- Knowledge of major Asian languages desirable.
- Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail.
- Coding skills required in at least one leading programming language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#).
- Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus.
- Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields.
- Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment.
- Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe.
- Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies.
QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Why work at Qube Research & Technologies
- Compensation & Career Growth: Highly competitive pay. Interns can earn around $12k per month. Over 40% of staff are in a deferred compensation plan with exposure to fund performance. Glassdoor rating of 4.1/5.0, with compensation (4.0) and career opportunities (4.1) as top highlights.
- Culture & Demographics: Young, high-performance culture (74% of staff aged 40 or under, 38% aged 30 or under). 90% of staff reported good team morale in an internal survey. Described as a "fertile ground for experimental research."
- Work Environment: Hybrid/office-based depending on role and location. Offices in London (HQ), Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Chicago, Dubai, Mumbai, Geneva, and more. New London office in Victoria.
- Notable Perks: Deferred compensation plan with fund performance exposure. Interns can earn around $12k per month. Strong focus on work-life balance initiatives.
- Engineering Culture: Heavy emphasis on technology (Python, C++, C#, Snowflake, FPGA, low-latency systems, MLflow, Kubernetes). 22% of staff are in Research roles, 6% in Technical roles. Strong support for coding initiatives and academic projects in maths and science.