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Alexander Chapman
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Title: Senior Quantitative Researcher / Sub-Portfolio Manager

Location: New York / London

Team: Systematic Trading Strategies

About the Role:

Seeking a highly skilled and experiencedSenior Quantitative Researcher or Sub-Portfolio Managerto join our systematic trading team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the full lifecycle of alpha research and strategy development, with the potential to manage risk capital independently or transition into a lead PM role over time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, research, and implement systematic trading strategies across global equities, futures, FX, or other liquid asset classes
  • Conduct high-quality alpha signal research using alternative data, statistical techniques, and machine learning when appropriate
  • Develop and test robust portfolio construction, execution, and risk management models
  • Collaborate closely with data engineering and infrastructure teams to enhance research platform capabilities
  • Take ownership of strategy performance and contribute to the team’s overall P&L
  • Potential to transition into a standalone PM role or run a sub-portfolio within defined risk limits

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in quantitative research or trading at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or top-tier investment bank
  • Proven track record of alpha generation or contribution to profitable strategies
  • Deep understanding of statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and/or machine learning techniques
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar; experience working with large datasets and research infrastructure
  • Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, performance-driven environment
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