Equity Stat Arb Researcher

Quantitative Researcher - Market Neutral / Statistical Arbitrage (Equities) | Paris

Overview

We are working with a leading systematic hedge fund based in Paris that is seeking to hire a Quantitative Researcher focused on market neutral and statistical arbitrage strategies within equities .

The firm operates a highly advanced, systematic research platform with strong infrastructure, clear risk frameworks, and significant capital backing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to alpha generation within a structured and scalable environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise systematic equity strategies , with a focus on market neutral / statistical arbitrage approaches
• Conduct deep quantitative research across large datasets and cross‑sectional signals
• Own the full research lifecycle , from idea generation and backtesting to deployment and live monitoring
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance data infrastructure, model implementation, and execution pipelines
• Continuously evaluate and refine strategies based on live performance data

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research within a hedge fund or proprietary trading environment
• Experience developing systematic equity strategies , ideally within market neutral or stat arb frameworks
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)
• Solid foundation in statistics, probability, and quantitative modelling
• Experience working across the full strategy lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to deliver alpha‑generating research

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a tier 1 or tier 2 hedge fund or trading firm
• Exposure to portfolio construction and risk modelling
• Trading experience or strategy ownership

Why Apply

• Join a high‑performing hedge fund with best‑in‑class infrastructure
• Access to strong capital allocation and defined risk frameworks
• Opportunity to contribute to a core alpha‑generating function
• Work within a collaborative, research‑driven environment
• Long‑term platform stability with scope to scale strategies