BRAIN Researcher
Core
Create and develop Alphas and utilization algorithms on the BRAIN crowdsourcing platform; conduct research on academic quantitative finance literature; identify and design new research domains.
Role type
Quantitative Researcher (Crowdsourcing Platform)
Builds
Predictive signals (alphas) and utilization algorithms for a B2C fintech crowdsourcing platform
Domain
Quantitative finance, academic research, fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Quantitative finance research, algorithm design, academic literature analysis, programming (Java/C++/C/Python/SQL), UNIX knowledge
Preferred skills
Familiarity with BRAIN platform, ex-VRC Research Consultant experience, advanced degree from a leading university
Technologies
Java, C++, C, Python, MySQL, SQL Server, UNIX
Responsibilities
Create and develop Alphas and other utilization algorithms on BRAIN; Conduct research on academic quantitative finance literature; Identify and design new research domains; Analyze current platform functionalities and provide solutions; Design and test new functionalities and datasets; Work with Strategy and Operations to implement business strategy; Conduct training sessions for users and consultants; Prepare and update training curriculum
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Research-focused