Talent Groups
100% Remote // Quantitative Finance Consultant- Data Science Python
Talent GroupsUnited States9 days ago
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100% Remote

Quantitative Finance Professional with Data Science, Python

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to develop and implement data-driven investment and risk management strategies. This role focuses on systematic, model-based approaches to portfolio construction, derivatives analysis, and financial risk control. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with practical experience in financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Systematic Strategy Development

  • Design and implement rules-based investment strategies.
  • Build algorithmic models for asset allocation, signal generation, and trade execution.
  • Continuously improve models using statistical and machine learning techniques.

2. Derivatives & Structured Products

  • Analyze and price options, futures, swaps, and other derivatives.
  • Develop hedging strategies to manage market exposure.
  • Monitor derivative positions and manage associated risks.

3. Risk Management & Analytics

  • Measure and monitor market, credit, and liquidity risks.
  • Calculate and interpret Value at Risk (VaR) and stress testing metrics.
  • Develop risk dashboards and reporting frameworks.

4. Factor-Based Portfolio Management

  • Research and implement factor models (e.g., value, momentum, volatility).
  • Construct and optimize multi-factor portfolios.
  • Evaluate factor performance across asset classes.

5. Back-Testing & Performance Analysis

  • Conduct rigorous historical back-testing of trading strategies.
  • Validate models and ensure robustness under different market conditions.
  • Analyze alpha generation and benchmark-relative performance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong programming skills (Python required; experience with SQL, R, or C++ is a plus).
  • Solid understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and portfolio theory.
  • Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial datasets.
  • Knowledge of risk metrics (VaR, CVaR, stress testing frameworks).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with machine learning in financial applications.
  • Familiarity with trading systems and market microstructure.
  • Knowledge of optimization techniques and factor modeling.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Clear communication skills to explain complex quantitative concepts.

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