ALTSHIFT CONSULTING Ltd. Hungary is looking for senior Quantitative Researchers and mid-senior Quant Researchers with full-time engagement with relocation to Armenia.
Our client is well-known financial strategy development and deployment company. This job requires relocation to Armenia.
Requirements:
Building algorithmic, computer-driven models; Conducting research on academic quantitative finance literature; Exploring new data.
Applying a synergy of innovative methods in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, and Financial Economics Relevant experience in Research / Software engineering (through employment or academic activities);
Degree from a top university in a highly analytical/quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Finance or Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or similar.
Research mindset: being a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, attentive to detail, etc.; Critical thinking and ability to come up with non-standard approaches.
Solid programming skills (C++ and/or Python);
Good knowledge of English (both oral and written);
Strong work ethic. Good to have:
International or regional Mathematical/Programming/Physics Olympiad medals.
Strong record of academic achievement (Ph.D., scientific publications, conference presentations, grants, or awards);
Knowledge of financial economics, including but not limited to portfolio theory, asset pricing, corporate finance, derivatives, etc.
Special requirements related only to senior Quantitative Researchers:
Here we need at least 2,5 years of Data Science/ML working experience in either trading or arbitrage, in either hedge funds, brokers, exchanges, or banks. So he/she must have a relevant experience with trading, shares predicting, or something related to predicting markets and stock prices. 2)
Proven 2 years experience in quantitative equity research (buy side or sell side)
What our client can offer:
Dynamic work without routine in a leading international company.
The competitive compensation package may include annual bonuses and salary increases.
Healthy work-life balance support (flexible start time, parental leave, sabbatical after 5 years of service, etc).
Possibility for business trips to the US and other countries.
Regular team building, competitions, and corporate events.
Monthly team lunches.
Medical insurance; Life insurance.
Support program for employees and their relatives on psychological, legal, and financial issues.
Parental leave program for secondary caregivers.
Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training.
English classes, mentoring in professional development.
Fruits & snacks in the office.
Relocation package for the ones who live outside the destination country
