Equities Quantitative Researcher

Posted:
11/19/2025, 9:31:18 AM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning ⋅ Software Engineering

Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”) is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008.  Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.

We are seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Researcher to join a world class trading team and contribute to the development of medium-frequency equity trading strategies across global markets. The successful candidate will possess strong research intuition, programming ability, and a demonstrated track record of systematic strategy development and implementation. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, research-oriented environment with significant exposure to both the China and U.S. equity markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct quantitative research and strategy development focused on medium-frequency equity trading in global markets including China and U.S.
  • Design and implement systematic models for signal generation, portfolio optimization, and risk management
  • Perform rigorous backtesting, simulation, and performance attribution of trading strategies.
  • Contribute to multi-strategy portfolio integration and cross-market analysis.
  • Collaborate with developers and data engineers to deploy strategies into live trading environments.
  • Explore and apply machine learning methods to enhance model performance and signal discovery.
  • Participate in continuous research aimed at improving existing models and identifying new alpha opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in quantitative research or equity trading.
  • Proven experience in medium-frequency equity strategy development, with exposure to the China and U.S. markets strongly preferred.
  • Experience with T+0 strategies or live trading implementation in the China market is an advantage.
  • Strong capability in portfolio optimization and multi-strategy integration.
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques as applied to quantitative equity research is preferred.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, or other analytical programming languages, and strong understanding of data analysis frameworks.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and independent research skills.
  • Willingness to work in Singapore.