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Quantitative Researcher, Research Office
Global quantitative hedge fund with a dedicated Seoul research office
Develops and applies quantitative trading strategies from a dedicated regional research office rather than a trading or client-facing function.
Why would a global quant hedge fund run a dedicated research office in Seoul specifically?
Firms with a research-led, factor and strategy-development model often decentralise research talent across multiple global offices deliberately, building genuinely independent research capability in strong quantitative talent markets rather than centralising everything in one headquarters.
What does a research-office-based quant role actually involve, versus a trading-floor role?
Developing and testing quantitative trading strategies using statistical and machine learning methods, this work is research and strategy development focused, distinct from a trading desk role that executes and manages live positions day to day.
What academic background is typically expected for this kind of research role?
A degree from a strong university in a quantitative or highly analytical field, computer science, mathematics, physics, financial engineering, or similar, with practical programming ability in a language like C++ or Python and comfort working in a Linux or Unix environment.
