Quantitative Researcher (Power Markets) Job at Selby Jennings, Boston, MA

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  • Selby Jennings
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

We are currently working with a new PM at one of the largest multi-managers in the US that is looking to bring on a Quantitative Researcher/Trader that has experience generating alpha and developing trading strategies within the financial power markets. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a prestigious PM and have direct impact on PnL generation within the pod and has the potential to turn into a trading seat down the line. The position can sit in New York, Boston, or Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance and expand the proprietary research platform of the team.
  • Discover and integrate new global markets and datasets
  • Analyze and manipulate extensive and varied data sets for idea generation and alpha research.
  • Investigate and develop signals using a range of market and fundamental datasets for systematic trading strategies.
  • Work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and team in a transparent setting, participating in the entire investment process from idea generation to execution, with a focus on Power Markets

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Python; familiarity with Rust is advantageous but not essential.
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field (PhD preferred).
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience

  • Over 3 years of experience in a data-centric research role.
  • Experience handling large and diverse data sets, particularly those related to commodity markets.
  • Experience in modeling cross-market relationships, ideally within the commodities sector.

Other Relevant Experience

  • A curious, ambitious, and self-motivated mindset.
  • Experience in exploring, researching, and deploying trading signals from various data sources.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, statistical techniques, and related libraries.
  • Experience with short-term power trading is not required, but familiarity with the EU or US power markets is a plus.

Job Tags

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