Quantitative Researcher

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States J Harlan Group, LLC Full time
Job Title: Quantitative Researcher

Chicago based Hedge Fund

J Harlan Group, LLC is currently conducting a search for a Quantitative Researcher at a prominent Hedge Fund in Chicago.

About the Role

As a key member of the Equity Quantitative Research (EQR) team, you will focus on building optimizations and core algorithms that lead directly to trading decisions, covering fundamental and quantitative insights to develop and monetize systematic trading strategies leveraging proprietary internal and external datasets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct empirical statistical research in equities and related instruments
  • Leverage a variety of datasets to develop and optimize alphas for systematic portfolios
  • Develop and improve transaction cost models and contribute to portfolio construction research
  • Develop and continuously improve upon our mathematical models and translate algorithms into monetizable strategies
  • Build optimizations and core algorithms that lead directly to trading decisions
  • Research and implement quantitative methods in a live trading environment
Requirements
  • Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment or experience applying quantitative methods to solve challenging, data-intensive problems
  • Proficiency in coding, with exposure to Python
  • Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of equities trading, empirical asset pricing, portfolio optimization, transaction cost modeling, or market microstructure
  • Excellent creative and problem-solving skills with a strong mathematical and statistical background
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous independent investment-related research
About the Client

J Harlan Group, LLC is a leading alternative asset manager managing more than $62bn of assets with an outstanding track record of following a comprehensive, multi-strategy approach to investing and allocating capital dynamically to the most compelling opportunities and harvesting multiple sources of alpha.

They have a relentless focus on innovation and integration: innovation in new products, markets, and businesses as well as new tools, models, and technology management and performance structures; integration of fundamental research, quantitative strategies, and technical analysis, all supported by an intensive focus on operational excellence and comprehensive risk management.

They employ over 1400 talented professionals in locations around the globe across portfolio management, trading, credit, research, quantitative strategy, trading technology, investment management analysis, and business management administration and strategy.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets.

The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial.

Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm's senior partners in a highly collaborative and charged trading floor environment.

What We Offer
  • An opportunity to work with a leading alternative asset manager
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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