A leading systematic investment platform is seeking a senior quantitative researcher to take on a lead role within its India research function. This role combines hands-on alpha generation with responsibility for elevating and scaling a high-performing research team.

The role centres on driving alpha production, enhancing research quality, and advancing platform capabilities, while contributing directly to live trading performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and elevate research standards across the quantitative research function
- Generate and deploy scalable alpha strategies across equities and derivatives
- Contribute directly to live trading P&L; through proprietary signal generation
- Drive innovation in modelling approaches, data usage, and signal construction
- Conduct structured research reviews and ensure reproducibility and robustness




- Define research priorities and help shape the overall research roadmap
- Mentor and develop researchers while maintaining a strong hiring bar
- Scale research output and platform capability without compromising alpha quality

Key Requirements

- Advanced degree (BS/MS/PhD) in a STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience in systematic equity or derivatives research
- Proven track record of generating profitable and scalable alpha
- Robust understanding of signal construction, decay, and risk controls
- Strong programming and quantitative research capabilities
- Ability to balance hands-on research with team leadership

Interested parties please send your resume to Abhishrut Banerjee at .
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Quantitative Research Lead, Alpha Strategies (Gurgaon, India) (CLOSED)
🏢 Amethyst Partners
📍 India