Senior Quantitative Researcher (Macro) - Selby Jennings : Job Details

A newly launched systematic macro pod at a leading multi-manager hedge fund is looking to expand its team. Led by a Portfolio Manager who recently transitioned from another top-tier multi-manager after completing a non-compete, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-caliber, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing team from the ground up. The pod focuses on systematic macro research across Fixed Income, FX, Equity Index, and Commodities, and is seeking to hire both a Senior Quantitative Researcher and a Quantitative Developer. These roles offer significant career growth, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a real impact in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. Senior Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Macro Responsibilities:

• Work with the PM to develop and implement systematic macro strategies.
• Conduct alpha research, including idea generation, data preprocessing, statistical analysis, backtesting, and implementation.
• Enhance the internal research platform, including data pipelines, statistical learning tools, alpha analytics, and backtesting frameworks.

• Strong research and programming skills, with proficiency in Python.
• Experience with data analytics libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Polars)
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science. Exceptional candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered.
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a rigorous analytical mindset.

• 3+ years in quantitative research, ideally focused on systematic macro strategies.
• Background in hedge fund alpha research across commodities, FX, equity, and bond futures.
• Experience with intraday macro strategies, trading cost analysis, and machine learning techniques.