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Quant Researcher

Taipei City Permanent NTD1,500,000 - NTD2,500,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is the ultimate launchpad for a brilliant PhD to transition from academia to the high-stakes world of automated trading. We are looking for an exceptional mind who views code as a tool for discovery and data as a puzzle waiting to be solved.
  • See your math and code work in the real world instantly.
  • Making split-second decisions in the world's most exciting markets.

About Our Client

We are a low-profile, high-impact technology firm that functions more like a premier Applied Science Laboratory than a traditional financial institution. Driven by data and powered by advanced computation, our team consists of engineers and researchers who are obsessed with market efficiency. Our culture is built on intellectual honesty, a flat structure, and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in high-frequency environments.

Job Description

  • Architect and refine high-frequency predictive models by extracting signals from massive, noisy datasets.
  • Engineer production-grade code to implement complex mathematical strategies into robust, automated systems.
  • Analyze petabytes of market data to backtest hypotheses and iteratively improve algorithmic performance.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize research frameworks for maximum throughput and minimum latency.

The Successful Applicant

  • Academic Excellence: Holds a PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Coding Powerhouse: Exceptional programming skills (Python/C++ preferred) with the ability to translate abstract logic into high-performance software.
  • Career Stage: A fresh PhD graduate or an early-career professional with less than 2 years of industry experience.

What's on Offer

  • Top-Tier Compensation: A highly competitive package featuring a strong base salary and performance-linked incentives that truly reflect your technical value.
  • Meritocratic Culture: A fast-paced environment where the best ideas win, regardless of seniority.
  • Global Impact: Work on strategies that interact with major global exchanges every single day.
Contact
Reina Yau
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6891714
Phone number
+886287298252

Job summary

Job function
IT
Specialisation
Algorithm
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Taipei City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Reina Yau
Consultant phone
+886287298252
Job Reference
JN-112025-6891714
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.