Quantitative Researcher - Fixed Income Credit

Provision People New York , NY 10001

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Summary:

We are seeking an exceptional quantitative researcher with a strong background in data analysis, statistical methods and financial markets to join our team. In this role, you will navigate the full research process and design sophisticated models to trade securities in the fixed income credit markets.

Responsibilities:

Developing systematic trading strategies, from idea generation and data collection to analysis and model creation.
Applying advanced modeling techniques and market knowledge to large, novel or unconventional data sets.
Opening opportunities to pursue previously unexplored research topics.

Required Skills and Experience:

2+ years of Quantitative Research experience
Strong Fixed Income Credit experience
An excellent academic record with a bachelors or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline.
Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
Experience working with large data sets.
Ability to tackle in-depth research projects and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Innate curiosity, resourcefulness and attention to detail.
Prior experience in quantitative research and/or portfolio management in corporate bonds is required.

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