$150,000 - 175,000 USD
Performance Related Bonuses
Onsite WORKING
Location: Dubai, Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Type: Permanent
My client is a top-tier global quantitative hedge fund, expanding its Dubai office. They are seeking a
Delta 1 Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing, research-driven trading team. This is an opportunity to work in a world-class systematic environment, contributing directly to alpha generation across global equity and index markets.
Responsibilities:
- Research, develop, and enhance Delta 1 (equities, ETFs, futures) trading strategies
- Perform large-scale data analysis to identify predictive signals and market inefficiencies
- Build and test quantitative models using rigorous statistical and machine learning techniques
- Collaborate closely with traders, technologists, and other researchers to move strategies from research to production
- Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine live strategies to improve performance and robustness
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or a closely related role
- Strong background in statistics, mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering
- Solid understanding of equity / Delta 1 products, market microstructure, and factor-based investing
- Proficiency in Python (and/or C++, Java); experience with large datasets is essential
- Proven ability to conduct independent research with a strong focus on real-world trading impact
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or systematic asset manager
- Familiarity with portfolio construction, risk models, and execution considerations
- Exposure to alternative data or advanced ML techniques applied to financial markets
Why Apply:
- Join a leading quant hedge fund with a strong global track record
- High-impact role with direct influence on trading outcomes
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to work in Dubai, a rapidly growing global financial hub
