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Quantitative Researcher at Qube Research & Technologies (London, United Kingdom)

Qube Research & Technologies· London, United Kingdom·

Job description

Your future role within QRT

  • 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 is a plus.
  • 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.

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.

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