Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies

Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies

Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalentASIA@mlp.com and reference REQ-29970 the subject.

Job Description

Quantitative Researcher in a collaborative team, with a focus on Asian equity markets. The ideal candidate combines quantitative skills with hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities.

Preferred Location

Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai

Principal Responsibilities

• Work alongside the team to develop and implement systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets, including China Mainland, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
• Apply knowledge of Asian equity market rules, trading conventions, and venue characteristics to optimize strategy deployment
• Carry out quantitative research in alpha signals: idea generation, data processing, and statistical analysis
• Implement trading strategies across multiple venues
• Carry out market-specific analysis

Preferred Technical Skills

• Expert in Python
• Proficient in modern data science tools (Jupyter, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-ranked university
• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative finance, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, regression, and probability theory
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Preferred Experience

• Direct trading or desk quant experience in Asian equity markets, with practical knowledge of market rules and trading conventions
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a quantitative trading, desk quant, or quantitative research role with exposure to live equity trading
• Experience working with multiple datasets and manipulating data (assessing quality, cleaning, creating features, etc.)

Highly Valued Relevant Experience

• Hands-on experience with live systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity and critical thinking
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Target Start Date

ASAP