AlphaGrep Securities

Quantitative Researcher

Shanghai · Work style not stated

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EmployerAlphaGrep Securities
LocationShanghai
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted5 years ago

About the Company:

AlphaGrep is a leading global quantitative trading firm specializing in algorithmic strategies across equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income. We hold significant market share internationally, powered by proprietary low-latency infrastructure and robust risk controls.

AlphaGrep China is a dedicated RMB asset management platform focused on the Chinese market, serving institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. We leverage deep expertise in China’s equity and derivatives markets, together with AlphaGrep’s global quantitative research capabilities, to deliver diversified strategies targeting long-term and stable returns.

Responsibilities:

Identify, maintain, and enhance trading strategies and business opportunities for our market making Algorithmic trading teams
Analyze trading performance and financial time series data with fundamental statistical theories
Use systematic and data-driven approach to automate trading strategies
Financial model construction, back-testing, maintenance and improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with the technology team to understand, maintain, and improve our electronic trading system
Ability to manage risk and detailed knowledge of all risk procedures

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Qualifications:

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in STEM field from top-tier institutes (a must)
Familiarity with machine learning (a plus)
Experience with data analysis, market research and data modelling (a plus)
Brilliant problem-solving abilities
Programming experience, preferably in C++, Python (a must)
2+ years past industry experience
A passion for new technologies and ideas
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
A working knowledge of Linux/Unix

Why You Should Join Us:

Great People. We’re curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and like to have fun while achieving our goals.
Transparent Structure. Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions.
Relaxed Environment. We have a flat organisational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as yearly off-sites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
Health & Wellness Programs. We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees.

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