Join one of the world's leading multi-strategy investment platforms as a Quant Researcher focused on Machine Learning and AI. This role sits within a highly successful systematic investment team that is investing heavily in next-generation research capabilities and the application of cutting-edge machine learning techniques to financial markets.

The team is seeking exceptional researchers who can bring expertise from frontier AI, deep learning, large-scale modelling, and modern machine learning research into a fast-paced environment where ideas are rapidly tested and deployed. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most challenging prediction problems in the world while having direct impact on investment performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement machine learning models to identify predictive signals across global markets
Research and apply state-of-the-art deep learning techniques for alpha generation
Design and test neural network architectures for financial forecasting and pattern recognition
Work with large, complex, and alternative datasets to uncover unique sources of investment insight
Conduct rigorous research, experimentation, and statistical validation of trading signals
Collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers, Quant Researchers, and Data Scientists
Build scalable research infrastructure and production-ready modelling pipelines
Stay at the forefront of developments in AI, machine learning, and quantitative research
Contribute to the development of systematic investment strategies using modern ML techniques

Requirements

PhD or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
Strong background in machine learning research and modelling
Experience building and deploying deep learning models in real-world environments
Expertise in areas such as neural networks, representation learning, transformers, foundation models, reinforcement learning, probabilistic modelling, or large-scale optimisation
Excellent programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong mathematical and statistical foundations
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and solve complex problems
Experience from leading AI labs, deep technology companies, research institutions, or high-performance machine learning environments is highly desirable

Preferred Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates from:

Leading AI research labs
Frontier foundation model teams
Deep learning and applied AI organisations
Research-focused technology companies
Quantitative research groups
High-performance computing and data science environments
Academic researchers with strong publication records in machine learning or artificial intelligence

What You'll Get

Opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI research to real-world investment decisions
Access to significant computational, data, and research resources
Highly collaborative environment alongside world-class investors and researchers
Competitive compensation package with substantial upside potential
Direct impact on investment outcomes and business growth
Relocation support to Dubai where applicable
Exposure to one of the most intellectually challenging applications of machine learning

This position is ideal for researchers who are passionate about solving difficult prediction problems, building innovative machine learning systems, and applying frontier AI techniques in a highly competitive and rewarding environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

Seeking elite ML Researchers and PhDs to develop deep learning models for alpha generation within a highly capitalised, technology-driven investment team.

Quant Researcher (ML)