Independent Quantitative Analyst

Smartkarma

. Develop actionable trade and investment ideas based on statistically validated signals and market intuition .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Thailand, SingaporeSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systematic trading strategies and quantitative research, with a strong ability to develop and maintain proprietary datasets and models. Proven track record in articulating research insights and providing high-touch service to institutional clients.

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Systematic Trading StrategiesQuantitative ResearchProprietary Datasets DevelopmentSignal Research and BacktestingInstitutional Client Communication

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Hard Skills

Statistical LearningFeature EngineeringRisk Premia ResearchAlpha ResearchEvent-Driven FrameworksCross-Asset AnalysisData CleaningSignal ConstructionModel DevelopmentBacktesting

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

EquitiesEquity DerivativesMulti-Asset StrategiesOTC OptionsFuturesInstitutional ClientsMarket IntuitionResearch HygieneInvestment ExperienceDifferentiated Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop actionable trade and investment ideas based on statistically validated signals and market intuition
Conduct factor, risk premia and alpha research
Develop event-driven and catalyst frameworks covering earnings, guidance, corporate actions, index changes and macro prints
Analyze cross-asset linkages and market regimes, including risk-on/off, inflation, rates sensitivity, liquidity, positioning and flows
Create and maintain differentiated proprietary datasets, models and production pipelines
Publish differentiated research insights for professional investors
Articulate and defend research views in discussions with institutional clients
Offer high-touch service for select institutional clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Former/current systematic traders and quant researchers / analysts
Expertise in systematic strategies across equities, equity derivatives and multi-asset, including index and single-name listed and OTC options, futures, etc.
Strong research hygiene: signal research, feature engineering, robust backtesting across horizons, realistic frictions and clear validation
Ability to combine market intuition with statistical learning
Ability to create and maintain differentiated proprietary datasets and models, including unique data collection, cleaning, normalisation, mapping, signal construction and production pipelines
Strong writing and communication skills; able to articulate and defend research views clearly in published insights and discussions with institutional clients
Extensive research, trading or investment experience for institutional clients (8 yrs+)
Demonstrated quantitative track record and evidence of proprietary work, including datasets, models, tooling and strategy research
Ability to write differentiated insights for professional investors that are structured, concise and defensible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely