AI Quantitative Researcher

About the Role

We are partnering with a premier quantitative trading firm located in Abu Dhabi that leverages advanced AI research to analyze and trade financial markets. The firm fuses rigorous quantitative techniques with the newest innovations in machine learning to develop high-impact trading strategies.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for researching and crafting AI-powered quantitative trading approaches by analyzing large volumes of market and alternative data. The role involves pioneering and implementing cutting-edge technologies inspired by large language models, agentic AI agents, deep neural networks, transformers, as well as advanced prompt engineering to identify and exploit trading opportunities. You will collaborate with a team of leading AI experts who are recognized authorities in their domain and widely published in top academic journals, all within a collaborative and flat organizational culture.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Physics, or related fields.
• Have proven experience with a broad range of statistical and machine learning methods including classification, clustering, regression, optimization, signal processing, time-series analysis, Bayesian approaches, neural networks, among others.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in large language models, agentic AI agents, and complex deep neural networks across modalities such as natural language processing, computer vision, speech, or finance domains.
• Prior involvement in the design or deployment of autonomous or multi-agent AI systems is advantageous.
• Showcase a history of influential research either in academia or industry.
• Exhibit strong programming abilities with languages and frameworks including Python, C++, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.

What We Offer

• A flat company structure providing direct interaction with executive leadership from the very beginning.
• Competitive, top-level remuneration tailored to attract and retain exceptional talent.
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems that empower cutting-edge AI investigations.
• A unique opportunity to operate at the frontier of AI, applying technologies such as large language models, agentic systems, and advanced deep learning techniques to real-world financial market challenges.