We are hiring: Quantitative Researcher (Bangalore | Hybrid)
We are building a Quantitative Research & Trading Strategies team and are looking for exceptionally talented individuals with outstanding mathematical ability to develop and deploy systematic trading models that drive data-informed decisions across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and research to understand market behavior and security dynamics.
- Identify predictive signals and statistical patterns from large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
- Design, implement, and continuously refine quantitative models and trading algorithms.
- Perform rigorous backtesting and robustness testing to validate strategy performance.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deploy and monitor live trading strategies.
- Stay current with cutting-edge academic research and market developments.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a highly quantitative discipline: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Outstanding mathematical ability and strong foundation in probability, statistics, and machine learning (time-series analysis, pattern recognition, reinforcement learning, optimization, NLP, etc.).
- Proven experience in quantitative or data-driven research environments.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or MATLAB.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical trading logic.
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in financial markets, algorithmic trading, or portfolio optimization.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing, data engineering, or distributed systems.
- Exposure to alpha research, signal discovery, or quantitative risk modeling.
We strongly encourage applications from graduates of the following institutions (BS+MS/BS in Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics):
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Pune
- IISER Bhopal
If you are exceptionally strong in mathematics and passionate about applying quantitative methods to financial markets, we would be delighted to hear from you.
