Intern - Quantitative Researcher

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Investment Solution Team to support research and daily operations.
• Evaluate and work with new datasets, mathematical models, and analytical packages in developing trading strategies and other forecast models.
• Conduct empirical research on potential financial, mathematical, and economic theories.
• Conceptualize investment strategies, develop and continuously improve upon mathematical models, and help translate algorithms into code.
• Develop engineering packages for the producibility of trading strategies. Manage a line of products (strategies), including their productization, daily operations, and other supporting work.

Job Requirements

• Degree of Ph.D., Master, or Bachelor in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, EE, IEOR, Mathematical Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability in empirical research in financial market or economic topics.
• Knowledge in quantitative trading strategy development is required.
• Proficient in coding with at least one of Python, C++, Matlab, R, and C. Familiarity with Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both Chinese and English.
• Knowledge in fundamental strategies and industry analysis is preferred.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills are preferred.
• Exposure to machine learning is a plus.
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Personality Fit

• Passionate about entrepreneurship and familiar with fintech.
• Proactive, responsible, and team-driven.