Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies
Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalentASIA@mlp.com and reference REQ-29970 the subject.
Job Description
Quantitative Researcher in a collaborative team, with a focus on Asian equity markets. The ideal candidate combines quantitative skills with hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities.
Preferred Location
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai
Principal Responsibilities
- Work alongside the team to develop and implement systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets, including China Mainland, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
- Apply knowledge of Asian equity market rules, trading conventions, and venue characteristics to optimize strategy deployment
- Carry out quantitative research in alpha signals: idea generation, data processing, and statistical analysis
- Implement trading strategies across multiple venues
- Carry out market-specific analysis
Preferred Technical Skills
- Expert in Python
- Proficient in modern data science tools (Jupyter, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
- Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-ranked university
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative finance, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, regression, and probability theory
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Preferred Experience
- Direct trading or desk quant experience in Asian equity markets, with practical knowledge of market rules and trading conventions
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a quantitative trading, desk quant, or quantitative research role with exposure to live equity trading
- Experience working with multiple datasets and manipulating data (assessing quality, cleaning, creating features, etc.)
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
- Hands-on experience with live systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets
- Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity and critical thinking
- Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Target Start Date
ASAP