Description

Our client, a well-established hedge fund in Hong Kong, is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the dynamic team in Hong Kong. This role focuses on supporting risk management and investment strategies through advanced quantitative modeling and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and technical expertise to contribute to data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced financial environment. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to develop and refine models across various asset classes.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for risk assessment, including factor models, principal component analysis (PCA), volatility modeling, and other statistical techniques.
• Analyze data from major asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Utilize programming tools to prototype, test, and visualize models, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial simulations.
• Prepare and present analytical findings and recommendations to the risk management team.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects to enhance overall portfolio strategies and risk frameworks.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, with a preference for hard sciences, engineering, probability, statistics, or financial modeling.
• 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry, ideally in quantitative analysis or related roles.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ideally Plotly for data manipulation, visualization, and querying.
• Strong foundation in quantitative methods, including linear algebra and statistical modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DASH for building interactive dashboards.
• Familiarity with additional quantitative techniques or tools relevant to hedge fund operations.
• Exposure to multiple asset classes and a keen interest in financial markets.