Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Equity
AAA Global is working with a leading multi-manager hedge fund to hire a Quantitative Researcher for its expanding Asia-based research team.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with portfolio managers and researchers to design and refine systematic equity strategies applied across global markets, with a strong regional focus on Asia.
Role Overview
You’ll contribute to the full research and implementation cycle - from idea generation and data analysis to model construction and live deployment.
The position offers exposure to cutting-edge quantitative research within a high-performing, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with senior portfolio managers on alpha research and model development for systematic equity strategies.
Generate, test, and enhance signals using diverse datasets, including financial, fundamental, and alternative data sources.
Conduct rigorous backtesting, performance analytics, and portfolio optimisation.
Support day-to-day trading operations and troubleshooting across Asian markets.
Perform ongoing risk and performance attribution analysis for live portfolios.
Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in Python for quantitative research and data analysis.
Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics) from a top-tier university.
1–3 years of experience in systematic equity research, ideally within a hedge fund or proprietary trading environment.
Familiarity with Asia equity markets, including local trading conventions and constraints.
Strong understanding of machine learning or statistical modelling techniques and their practical use in alpha generation.
Ability to interpret and integrate diverse data sources, including event-driven and alternative datasets.
For Consideration
For consideration, please apply directly via this advertisement.
A member of the AAA Global team will be in touch with shortlisted applicants to discuss the role in confidence.
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