Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Strategies

Singapore River, Singapore
$1,500-3,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

We are a fast-growing proprietary trading firm focused on systematic, intraday strategies across global equities. We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our core research team and help design, test, and refine data-driven trading models. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong statistical thinking, market intuition, and a deep interest in edge discovery through rigorous experimentation.You will work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and traders to develop strategies that scale across a wide range of market conditions.Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate alpha-generating strategies based on historical dataAnalyze the expected value and risk profile of trading ideas under various conditionsConduct large-scale simulations to test stop/target logic, position sizing, and execution riskTransform discretionary patterns or observed market behavior into rule-based strategiesCollaborate with data engineering and ML teams to integrate signals and optimize performanceMonitor live performance and iterate on strategy logic based on real-world feedback

Requirements

experience in a quantitative trading, research, or strategy roleStrong background in statistics, applied mathematics, or a related fieldProficient in Python (pandas, numpy); SQL or other data query languages a plusExperience working with large historical datasets (tick/intraday preferred)Familiarity with market microstructure and real-world execution dynamicsDeep understanding of risk-adjusted performance metrics and strategy evaluation frameworks

Bonus (Not Required)

Exposure to U.S. equity markets or short-term intraday trading stylesPrior experience in proprietary trading, stat arb, or high-frequency environmentsComfort with slippage modeling, regime filtering, or EV clusteringKnowledge of portfolio-level simulation and cross-strategy correlation risk

What We Offer

A high-impact seat on a small, agile teamOpportunity to work directly with firm founders and shape firm strategyLive feedback loop: your research is tested and deployed rapidlyCompetitive compensation + performance incentivesStrong culture of experimentation, speed, and independenceApplication InstructionsPlease apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.
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