Senior Quant Researcher - Systematic Trading - Shenzhen

My client is a leading High Frequency Systematic Trading firm with offices across Asia and USA, utilizing modern technology and developing quantitative investment methods to manage multiple high quality investment strategies with high capacity. They are currently seeking multiple Quant Researchers to join their Shenzhen based team with the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities
• Design and development of quantitative trading strategies using the most advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Implement models and structures that simulate market behaviour and develop pricing and risk control models.
• Back test trading models and trading systems and use advanced quantitative methods to identify market behaviour and trading opportunities.
• Drive innovative research, particularly in the areas of machine learning and unconventional data

Requirements
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Pure Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics, etc.
• Approx. 5 years Quant Research/Strategy experience in a fully automated, systematic trading environment, with excellent knowledge and training in statistical probability
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python or R, familiar with statistics and machine learning software such as Python/Scikit, R/ Caret and MATLAB
• Proven ability to complete research projects independently, with excellent time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in signal processing, computer image processing or natural language processing is preferred