I am currently partnering with a $20BN AUM leading Macro Hedge Fund that recently has taken on a new team led by a new Portfolio Manager that has a long-standing track record of success within the Macro space. They are now actively looking to expand the group by taking on a Quantitative Researcher within the systematic Global Macro space to partner alongside the PM in regard to alpha generation, in-depth macroeconomic research, and trading strategy development.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the PM to develop and refine trading strategies based on macroeconomic research with a focus on generating alpha signals
- Conduct comprehensive macroeconomic analysis and research to be able to develop and implement forecasting/predictive models and generate actionable insight as to investment strategy development
- Conduct backtesting and simulation analyses to assess the performance and robustness of trading strategies across different market conditions and time horizons.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3 - 7+ years of experience in quantitative research or investment strategy development with a focus on alpha generation and strategy development within the Global Macro space
- Strong understanding of macroeconomic principles and financial markets, with expertise in analyzing economic data and interpreting its implications for investment strategies
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and programming languages such as Python and/or C++
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders.
