Quantitative Researcher

Please send resume submissions to india.quant.talent@mlp.com and reference REQ-11568.

Be part of a new and growing team within the firm’s Quantitative Strategies Central Research group. Quantitative researchers develop alpha signals for global equities and futures markets using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques in conjunction with exceptional problem solving skills.

Location

India, City: Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets using machine learning/statistical/applied math/econometric techniques
• Develop predictive signals for financial markets
• Develop and rigorously test models
• Develop trading algorithms for profitable implementation of models
• Review academic literature and attend conferences in relevant areas such as empirical finance, market microstructure, machine learning, and computational statistics

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
• Demonstrable track record of excellence in your area of specialization
• Experience with machine learning and statistical applications desirable

No prior experience in the investment field is required

Required Programming Skills

• Proficiency in at least one major programming language  such as C/C++, Java or Python
• Statistical programming skills using Python or R or Matlab a plus

Target Start Date

• As soon as possible

Please send resume submissions to india.quant.talent@mlp.com and reference REQ-11568.