Senior Quantitative Researcher/ Vice President of Research

Our research subsidiary in Taipei is seeking mathematics, computer science, physics and engineering majors with experience in one of following asset classes: Futures, Currencies, Commodities, or Global Macro for a senior quantitative researcher / vice president of research position involving the creation of computer-based models that seek to predict the movements of worldwide financial markets.

We offer outstanding career opportunities, which include:

• Competitive financial rewards, based on performance and position
• Friendly and collegial working environment
• Opportunity to learn from investment experts

Qualifications

• Have 1 or more years of experience in one of the following asset classes: Futures, Currencies, Commodities, or Global Macro
• D. or M.S. degree from a leading university and B.S. degree from a top university in Taiwan, US, (or from other leading universities around the world) in a highly analytical field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Financial Engineering or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative
• Have a research scientist mind-set, i.e., be a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, and a self-starter, etc.
• Be competent in a programming language (C++ or C)
• Possess good English language skills
• Possess a relentless drive to succeed, supplemented by a strong work ethic

Position based in Taipei

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