70 000 kr - 140 000 kr per month
Stockholm, SwedenWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Quant Researcher to join our dynamic team in Stockholm for our AI-driven hedge fund start-up. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and building our quantitative macro/fundamentals department. The candidate will be team oriented and work closely with traders and researchers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain macroeconomic and fundamental trading strategies, leveraging expertise in market dynamics, economic indicators, and news analysis.
- Manage and improve our market analysis engine, ensuring adaptability to various data sources and maintaining accuracy in fundamental data feeds.
- Assess and analyze the performance of our portfolio through a macroeconomic lens to meet hedging needs and align with strategic goals.
- Collaborate closely with traders and fellow developers to identify and prioritize new approaches, utilizing macroeconomic insights, sentiment and news-driven strategies to generate alpha in the financial markets.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in macroeconomic, fundamental, or news-based trading and analysis, encompassing both practical and theoretical aspects.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in disciplines such as economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in academic achievements and a proven track record in financial trading or a competitive activity with strategic elements, such as poker or strategic games.
- Strong analytical and programming skills, with a focus on understanding macroeconomic trends, fundamentals, and news-driven market dynamics.
- Proficiency in C# or Python is required. Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch is considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with financial modeling and analysis tools, and experience in utilizing news and macroeconomic indicators for trading decisions.
- Excellent communication (English) and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain focus under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.