Quantitative Execution Strategist

Role

The Quantitative Execution team is seeking an Execution Researcher to further refine WorldQuant's execution capabilities across a variety of cash and derivative products. This role is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Algorithm Design & Implementation:
  • Develop detailed specifications for new and enhanced execution algorithms.
  • Implement, test, and deploy robust quantitative trading strategies and tools, primarily using Python.
• Tooling:
  • Build robust and reusable tools in Python to improve the overall team productivity.
• Market Impact Modelling:
  • Research, develop, and refine sophisticated market impact models to predict and minimize the cost of trading.
  • Leverage large datasets and advanced statistical/machine learning techniques to improve model accuracy.
• Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA):
  • Conduct in-depth TCA to evaluate the performance of execution strategies, identify drivers of transaction costs, and pinpoint opportunities for optimization.
  • Provide actionable insights to portfolio managers and traders.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the QES Lead for APAC to align strategies with regional market nuances and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with trading desks, technology teams, and other quantitative researchers to integrate solutions and drive innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• PhD/Master’s in a quantitative field (CS, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Quant Finance) from a top university, with 0–4 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or development for systematic or execution strategies.
• Solid Python programming skills (required), strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, and experience manipulating large-scale datasets using SQL; C/C++ is a strong differentiator.
• Strong expertise in regression models, time-series analysis, and applied machine learning, with exposure to deep learning and/or reinforcement learning, ideally in data-intensive, production-oriented environments.

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