A leading systematic investment platform is seeking a senior quantitative researcher to take on a lead role within its India research function. This role combines hands-on alpha generation with responsibility for elevating and scaling a high-performing research team.
The role centres on driving alpha production, enhancing research quality, and advancing platform capabilities, while contributing directly to live trading performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and elevate research standards across the quantitative research function
- Generate and deploy scalable alpha strategies across equities and derivatives
- Contribute directly to live trading P&L through proprietary signal generation
- Drive innovation in modelling approaches, data usage, and signal construction
- Conduct structured research reviews and ensure reproducibility and robustness
- Define research priorities and help shape the overall research roadmap
- Mentor and develop researchers while maintaining a strong hiring bar
- Scale research output and platform capability without compromising alpha quality
Key Requirements
- Advanced degree (BS/MS/PhD) in a STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience in systematic equity or derivatives research
- Proven track record of generating profitable and scalable alpha
- Strong understanding of signal construction, decay, and risk controls
- Strong programming and quantitative research capabilities
- Ability to balance hands-on research with team leadership
Interested parties please send your resume to Abhishrut Banerjee at [email protected].
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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