Vacancy detail

Senior Quantitative Researcher

$175,000 - 200,000 USD

Performance Related Bonuses

Onsite WORKING

Location: Zurich, Zurich – Switzerland Type: Permanent

My client, a leading global quantitative hedge fund, is seeking a highly talented Senior Quantitative Researcher to join its Zurich office. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a world-class team, driving innovation and delivering strong returns through cutting-edge research.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Alpha Generation: Research, develop, and test systematic trading strategies with a focus on Managed Futures / CTA strategies.

  • Strategy Implementation: Translate research insights into production-ready strategies, ensuring scalability and robustness.

  • PnL Ownership: Take responsibility for the profitability of strategies, continuously monitoring performance and adapting to market conditions.

  • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks across portfolios, ensuring alignment with fund-wide risk parameters.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

 

  • Proven track record in researching and implementing CTA / futures-based strategies.

  • Deep expertise in quantitative research methods, statistical modelling, and time-series analysis.

  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C++, R, or similar).

  • Advanced academic background in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, financial engineering).

  • Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk management, and execution in futures markets.

  • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to generate ideas and drive them through to live trading.

 

What’s on Offer

 

  • The opportunity to work with some of the most talented professionals in the quant industry.

  • Direct impact on portfolio performance with full ownership of strategies.

  • Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.

  • Excellent resources and infrastructure to support cutting-edge research.

  • A dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment.

 

Reference: AMC/RSP/NW/CTAZ

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