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Quantitative Researcher

Jane Street
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Quantitative Research
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Ability to apply logical and mathematical thinking to problems
  • Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
  • Effective communication skills and collaboration with diverse colleagues
  • Fluency in English
Nice to have
  • Experience with data science or machine learning
  • PhD or other research experience
What the job really is

The Quantitative Researcher role involves building models, strategies, and systems for pricing and trading financial instruments. You will collaborate closely with experienced researchers, focusing on experiment design, dataset generation, time series analysis, feature engineering, and model building. The position requires working with large datasets and advanced computing resources, while employing various statistical and machine learning techniques to develop actionable trading strategies.

Things to weigh
  • No specific salary or benefits listed
  • Emphasis on collaboration and learning may appeal to candidates new to finance
  • Role involves working with large data and advanced computing resources, which may require a steep learning curve
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