Futures/Forwards QR (Tier 1 Ph.D)

Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Investing Strategies

Overview:

We are a performance-driven active asset management firm with a legacy of innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for institutional and retail clients worldwide. Our proprietary research and disciplined approach drive alpha generation across global markets. Managing approximately $400 billion in assets, we serve clients in over 50 countries, blending deep fundamental insights with cutting-edge quantitative techniques.

Join our Systematic Investing Strategies (SIS) team as a Quantitative Researcher, where you'll leverage machine learning, optimization, and advanced data science to uncover alpha opportunities. This is a full-time role based in Boston, with a hybrid work model (3 days in-office).

The Team & Culture:

We're a collaborative, intellectually rigorous group focused on developing data-driven investment strategies. From hypothesis generation to signal backtesting and trading execution, our work directly shapes portfolio decisions. We value curiosity, creativity, and teamwork-success here means thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do:

• Design innovative strategies using advanced mathematical techniques, with a focus on derivatives (futures, CDX, swaps, etc.)
• Extract alpha signals from structured/unstructured data, including alternative datasets and text analytics
• Apply machine learning (deep, reinforcement, causal) to enhance signal monetization
• Conduct statistical analysis across complex datasets to validate hypotheses
• Stay ahead of market trends through research, conferences, and cross-team collaboration
• Develop client-facing materials, distilling complex concepts into clear insights

Who You Are:

• PhD in a quantitative field (Physics, Math, Engineering, Statistics) or 2-5 years of buy/sell-side experience
• Expertise in machine learning, optimization, and Bayesian statistics
• Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB preferred)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Passionate about markets, data, and solving open-ended problems

If you're driven by innovation and eager to contribute to a high-impact team, we'd love to hear from you.