Pre-Trade Quantitative Researcher-Boston, MA

An independent research broker that works with buy-side investment firms in Boston is looking for a quantitative researcher to join a statistical modeling team.

In the role, you will be involved in the research, design, and analysis of a variety of mathematical models, including risk, return, and trading cost profiles for a number of asset classes. These models will be used either as trading or post-trading tools for the company's clients. You will be working closely with the financial engineering group throughout the entire process and be expected to analyze the outcome of the quantitative analysis in order to provide business recommendations.

Candidates need to have strong mathematical backgrounds as well as experience managing and extracting meaningful results from large data sets.

Ideal candidates will have:

* PhD or Masters in a quantitative field
* Knowledge of C or C++
* Experience using Per, R, S-Plus or other scripting languages
* Familiarity with Unix a plus
* Exposure to SQL preferred

If you are interested and wish to apply, please send your CV to Olivia Kent or for any further questions contact 617-248-9560.
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