Junior Quantitative Analyst (Equities)

As a Junior Quantitative Analyst at our company, you will be responsible for various tasks within the equities team. You should possess 2-3 years of experience in the equities space and have a solid foundation in quantitative analysis. This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals and contribute to the advancement of innovative investment strategies. Your primary responsibilities will include collecting, cleansing, and analyzing extensive datasets associated with equity markets. You will also play a key role in developing and executing quantitative models to bolster trading strategies and inform investment choices. Monitoring and assessing the real-time and historical performance of these models and strategies will be a crucial aspect of your role. Additionally, you will be tasked with generating automated reports on model performance, market conditions, and performance drivers. Collaboration with senior analysts, portfolio managers, and other team members will be essential to support the investment process effectively. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree would be advantageous. You must have 2-3 years of experience in quantitative analysis within equities trading. Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python, is required, along with familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, enabling you to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights accurately. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to precision are critical attributes for success in this role. Candidates with knowledge of financial instruments, market microstructure, trading strategies, risk management principles, and quantitative finance tools will be preferred. Experience with optimizations, risk models, and regression analysis would also be beneficial for the role.,