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Quantitative Researcher

GQR · Summit, NJ

Spotted 3d ago

Job details

Level
Mid level
Experience
3+ years
Education
PhD
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 8, 2026
Job description

About this role

A highly research-driven investment firm is expanding its U.S. equities team and looking for a Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop new alpha-generating ideas.

What you’ll do:

  • Research inefficiencies across U.S. equities
  • Develop and test new alpha signals and investment ideas
  • Analyze fundamental, market, and alternative data
  • Build and enhance quantitative models
  • Translate research into actionable ideas for the trading team
  • Work closely with researchers, traders, and technology

What they’re looking for:

  • PhD in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, or a related quantitative field
  • 3+ years of empirical equity research experience
  • Strong understanding of asset pricing and equity markets
  • Strong Python skills and experience working with large datasets
  • Demonstrated ability to generate original research and investment ideas
  • Strong statistical and quantitative skills

This is a

highly collaborative, alpha-driven environment

where research has a direct path from idea generation to implementation and ultimately the trading desk.

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