# Quantitative Researcher - Company: [Alphagrepsecurities]() - Location: Shanghai - Team: Quantitative Research & Trading - Posted: July 14, 2021 ## Job description **About the Company:** AlphaGrep is a leading global quantitative trading firm specializing in algorithmic strategies across equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income. We hold significant market share internationally, powered by proprietary low-latency infrastructure and robust risk controls. AlphaGrep China is a dedicated RMB asset management platform focused on the Chinese market, serving institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. We leverage deep expertise in China’s equity and derivatives markets, together with AlphaGrep’s global quantitative research capabilities, to deliver diversified strategies targeting long-term and stable returns. **Responsibilities:** * Identify, maintain, and enhance trading strategies and business opportunities for our market making Algorithmic trading teams * Analyze trading performance and financial time series data with fundamental statistical theories * Use systematic and data-driven approach to automate trading strategies * Financial model construction, back-testing, maintenance and improvement * Collaborate cross-functionally with the technology team to understand, maintain, and improve our electronic trading system * Ability to manage risk and detailed knowledge of all risk procedures **Qualifications:** * Bachelors/Masters/PhD in STEM field from top-tier institutes (a must) * Familiarity with machine learning (a plus) * Experience with data analysis, market research and data modelling (a plus) * Brilliant problem-solving abilities * Programming experience, preferably in C++, Python (a must) * 2+ years past industry experience * A passion for new technologies and ideas * The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment * A working knowledge of Linux/Unix **Why You Should Join Us:** * **Great People.** We’re curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and like to have fun while achieving our goals. * **Transparent Structure.** Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions. * **Relaxed Environment.** We have a flat organisational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as yearly off-sites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc. * **Health & Wellness Programs.** We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees. ## Apply [Apply on Alphagrepsecurities]() Canonical job page: