Quantitative Researcher

We are hiring: Quantitative Researcher (Bangalore | Hybrid)

We are building a Quantitative Research & Trading Strategies team and are looking for exceptionally talented individuals with outstanding mathematical ability to develop and deploy systematic trading models that drive data-informed decisions across global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and research to understand market behavior and security dynamics.
• Identify predictive signals and statistical patterns from large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine quantitative models and trading algorithms.
• Perform rigorous backtesting and robustness testing to validate strategy performance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deploy and monitor live trading strategies.
• Stay current with cutting-edge academic research and market developments.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a highly quantitative discipline: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Outstanding mathematical ability and strong foundation in probability, statistics, and machine learning (time-series analysis, pattern recognition, reinforcement learning, optimization, NLP, etc.).
• Proven experience in quantitative or data-driven research environments.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or MATLAB.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical trading logic.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in financial markets, algorithmic trading, or portfolio optimization.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing, data engineering, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to alpha research, signal discovery, or quantitative risk modeling.

We strongly encourage applications from graduates of the following institutions (BS+MS/BS in Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics):

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata
• Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Pune
• IISER Bhopal

If you are exceptionally strong in mathematics and passionate about applying quantitative methods to financial markets, we would be delighted to hear from you.