Hybrid Helix Junior Quant Researcher - Machine Learning at iSAM

Our Business

iSAM Vector
iSAM Vector trades in a diverse set of global financial and commodity markets in a highly disciplined and systematic framework. The program captures profits from persistent movements in prices on time frames ranging from intraday to several months, with a continual focus on diversification and dynamic risk balancing.

iSAM Helix
A quantitative strategy applied across liquid equities globally, iSAM Helix uses a broad range of statistical methodologies applied over a wide set of timeframes. The program uses many data sets on individual companies to take long or short positions and seeks to remain market neutral.

iSAM Securities
A leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted principal liquidity, technology and prime services partner to institutional clients and trading venues globally. 

By engaging in a variety of projects and work with different people, you will have the opportunity to learn new systems and technologies. 

As you gain experience you will be expected to specialise in one of these key areas of our process and be responsible for: 

·         Idea generation

 

·         Quantitative research and data analysis

 

·         Code development and testing 

 

·         Presentation of results and actionable conclusions to the team and senior management 

 

·         Ongoing monitoring of models and tools

We are looking for someone who has completed or be completing a PhD in Hard Science, i.e. Statistics, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, Math, Physics. 

We expect the following skills:

·         We are using cutting edge statistical techniques; therefore, you’ll need to have already a deep understanding of statistics and machine learning. We also value any contribution to the field during your PhD studies such as: papers, software projects, etc. 

 

·         As well, to develop and participate in our strategies, strong mathematical foundations and a solid understanding of linear algebra and calculus are required. 

·         We are talking the language of coding, in order to communicate together and express your ideas you’ll need to have good programming skills with Python. 

 

·         We value collaboration and teamwork, this means we are searching for someone with a strong work ethic, highly organised, who is attentive to details and motivated.

 

·         To assure cooperation, we seek for strong communication and analytic skills.