Quantitative Researcher (relocation to Yerevan or Budapest)

About:

Quantitative asset management firm develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Building algorithmic, computer-driven models;
• Conducting research on academic quantitative finance literature;
• Exploring new data;
• Applying a synergy of innovative methods in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Financial Economics.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant experience in Research / Software engineering (through employment or academic activities);
• Degree from a top university in a highly analytical/quantitative field, such as: Mathematics, Finance or Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar;
• Research mind-set: being a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, attentive to detail, etc.;
• Critical thinking and ability to come up with non-standard approaches;
• Solid programming skills (C++ and/or Python);
• Good knowledge of English (both oral and written);
• Strong work ethic.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• International or regional Mathematical/Programming/Physics Olympiad medals;
• Strong record of academic achievement (PhD, scientific publications, conference presentations, grants or awards);
• Knowledge of financial economics, including but not limited to portfolio theory, asset pricing, corporate finance, derivatives, etc.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic work without routine in a leading international company;
• Competitive compensation package, which may include annual bonuses and salary increases;
• Healthy work-life balance support (flexible start time, parental leave, sabbatical after 5 years of service etc);
• Possibility for business trips to the US and other countries;
• Regular team building, competitions and corporate events;
• Monthly team lunches;
• Medical insurance;
• Life insurance;
• Support program for employees and their relatives on psychological, legal, and financial issues;
• Parental leave program for secondary care givers;
• Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training in Armenia and abroad, English classes, mentoring in professional development;
• Fruits & snacks in the office;
• Relocation package in certain cases
• Relocation to Yerevan or Budapest.