Quantitative Researcher (MFT Team)

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Full Time

Onsite

Delhi

About the Role

Pace Stock Broking Services is looking for a highly analytical and passionate Quantitative Researcher to join our Medium Frequency Trading (MFT) Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, testing, and optimizing systematic trading strategies across Indian financial markets. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced traders, developers, and quantitative professionals to build scalable and profitable trading models.

Key Responsibilities

Research, design, and develop quantitative trading strategies for Indian Equity, Futures & Options markets.
Analyze large-scale market and tick-level datasets to identify alpha-generating opportunities.
Build robust backtesting frameworks and evaluate strategy performance.
Develop statistical models for market prediction, signal generation, and execution optimization.
Collaborate with developers to implement production-ready trading strategies.
Continuously monitor live strategies and optimize them based on market behavior.
Perform risk analysis and enhance portfolio performance using quantitative techniques.
Stay updated with evolving market microstructure and new quantitative methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
2–4 years of experience in Quantitative Research, Algorithmic Trading, or Systematic Trading.
Strong understanding of Equity, Futures & Options markets, with exposure to Index Options preferred.
Excellent knowledge of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and optimization techniques.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Experience with C++ is an added advantage.
Experience working with historical market data, backtesting, and strategy evaluation.
Familiarity with Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, SQL, and Git.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in developing Medium Frequency Trading (MFT) or systematic trading strategies.
Knowledge of market microstructure and order book dynamics.
Exposure to machine learning techniques in financial markets.
Experience with factor research, signal generation, and portfolio optimization.
Understanding of transaction costs, slippage, and execution models.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantitative trading strategies.
Exposure to high-performance trading infrastructure.
Collaborative environment with experienced traders and engineers.
Fast-paced learning and career growth.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

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Risk Disclosure on Derivatives

9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹ 50,000
Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.

Source:

SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on “Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment”, wherein Aggregate Level findings are based on annual Profit/Loss incurred by individual traders in equity F&O during FY 2021-22.

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