Expanding Fund House - Quant Research Analyst

The Company Our client is a high-performing Hong Kong-based hedge fund with a strong track record and continued business expansion. As the firm grows its quantitative investing capabilities, it is seeking a talented Quantitative Research Analyst to join the team. Working closely with the Investment and Quantitative Research teams, you will be responsible for developing alpha signals, conducting data-driven research, enhancing systematic investment strategies, and delivering actionable insights to support investment decisions. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to cutting-edge quantitative research, large datasets, and sophisticated investment processes within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute directly to investment performance while helping shape the next phase of the firm's growth and expansion. The Role - Alpha Research & Signal Development: Conduct quantitative research across diverse datasets to identify, test, and refine investment ideas that can contribute to portfolio performance. - Strategy Enhancement: Transform research findings into practical investment models and continuously improve systematic approaches through data-driven insights. - Data & Analytics Infrastructure: Develop and maintain scalable data solutions that support research activities, investment analysis, and operational efficiency. - Portfolio Analytics: Analyze portfolio exposures, performance drivers, and risk characteristics to support investment decision-making and improve portfolio construction. - Factor Research: Explore and enhance quantitative factor frameworks, optimization methodologies, and analytical tools used within the investment process. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with investment professionals, research teams, and technology specialists to translate investment concepts into effective analytical solutions. - Artificial Intelligence Integration: Apply AI and machine learning techniques to uncover new investment opportunities, improve research effectiveness, and enhance predictive capabilities. - Research Automation: Design and implement intelligent workflows and automation tools that improve efficiency and accelerate the research lifecycle. Your Profile - Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, or a related analytical discipline. - 1 to 5 years of experience in quantitative research, data analytics, data engineering, or a similar quantitative function. Experience within financial markets, asset management, or investment environments would be advantageous. - Strong command of written and spoken English. Apply Today To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Reference no.: 67010-0013501936 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.