Delta Quantitative Researcher

Overview

Salary: $150, USD.
Performance Related Bonuses
. Onsite WORKING
. Location: Dubai, Dubai - United Arab Emirates.
Type: Permanent.

My client is a top-tier global quantitative hedge fund, expanding its Dubai office. They are seeking a Delta 1 Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing, research-driven trading team. This is an opportunity to work in a world-class systematic environment, contributing directly to alpha generation across global equity and index markets.

• Research, develop, and enhance Delta 1 (equities, ETFs, futures) trading strategies
• Perform large-scale data analysis to identify predictive signals and market inefficiencies
• Build and test quantitative models using rigorous statistical and machine learning techniques
• Collaborate closely with traders, technologists, and other researchers to move strategies from research to production
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine live strategies to improve performance and robustness

• 2-6 years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or a closely related role
• Strong background in statistics, mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering
• Solid understanding of equity / Delta 1 products, market microstructure, and factor-based investing
• Proficiency in Python (and/or C++, Java); experience with large datasets is essential
• Proven ability to conduct independent research with a strong focus on real-world trading impact

• Experience working in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or systematic asset manager
• Familiarity with portfolio construction, risk models, and execution considerations
• Exposure to alternative data or advanced ML techniques applied to financial markets

• Join a leading quant hedge fund with a strong global track record
• High-impact role with direct influence on trading outcomes
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work in Dubai, a rapidly growing global financial hub