Director of Alpha Capture USA
Director of Alpha Capture USA
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Job Description
We are a global leader in quantitative statistical arbitrage specializing in developing cuttingedge machine learning models and datadriven strategies to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. With offices in the U.S. China and India our innovative team of researchers technologists and finance professionals pushes the boundaries of quantitative finance.
As we continue to expand our research and trading capabilities we are looking for a dynamic and strategic Director of Alpha Capture to lead our efforts in identifying sourcing and integrating alphagenerating insights into our trading systems. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing buildout of our sellside external alpha capture business including technological frameworks as well as the identification development and integration of highquality alpha generating contributors into the firms trading systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and of the firms alpha capture strategy integrating profitable investment signals from external sellside sources.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and data scientists to ensure captured signals align with existing techniques for optimized riskadjusted returns.
- Oversee the integration of alpha contributors into the firms platform for realtime action on signals.
- Continuously explore new sources of alpha and work with teams to evaluate validate and refine signals for live trading.
- Monitor alpha signal performance implementing metrics and adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness.
- Foster collaboration across teams lead innovation by establishing external partnerships and ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Data Science Computer Science Engineering Quantitative Finance Mathematics or related field (PhD is a plus).
- 5 years of experience in external alpha capture including established relationships understanding of business requirements and process for implementation.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing alpha capture strategies within a quantitative hedge fund proprietary trading firm or similar environment.
- Extensive experience in the systematic capture testing and optimization of alpha signals including exposure to alternative data sources and machine learning techniques.
- Deep quantitative and financial knowledge strong relationship skills and the ability to drive innovation in a highperformance trading environment
- Strong understanding of statistical arbitrage strategies portfolio construction and risk management principles.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Collaborative casual and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets.
- PPO Health dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
- PreTax Commuter Benefits making your commute smoother.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
