Quantitative Analyst (Remote)

Placed
Singapore, SG
Remote

Job Description

  • Role: Quantitative Analyst
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $130,000 – $220,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Quantitative Analyst to research, develop, and validate quantitative models. The role combines deep math and statistics with strong programming — turning hypotheses into models that generate measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop quantitative models for trading, risk, or pricing
  • Backtest strategies and validate models under various market conditions
  • Build data pipelines and tooling for research workflows
  • Implement models in production and monitor live performance
  • Collaborate with engineering on production deployment and infrastructure
  • Document methodology, assumptions, and findings rigorously

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Math, Stats, Physics, CS, or related quantitative field
  • 3+ years in quant research, modeling, or related quantitative finance role
  • Strong Python skills; experience with C++ or kdb+/q is a plus
  • Deep understanding of statistics, time series analysis, and machine learning
  • Experience with market data, backtesting frameworks, and statistical software
  • Excellent written communication and methodological rigor

What You'll Bring

  • Curiosity about how models behave and why they fail
  • Rigor in following guidelines and flagging ambiguity early
  • Strong written communication, including ability to document findings clearly
  • Comfort working asynchronously across time zones

What We Offer

  • Fully remote, flexible work hours
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Annual learning & development stipend
  • Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
  • Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonC++Kdb+/qStatisticsTime series analysisMachine learningMarket dataBacktesting frameworksStatistical softwareLeadershipCommunicationCuriosityRigorMethodological rigorAsynchronous workFinanceQuantitative finance

Salary

$130,000 - $220,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/2/2026

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