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Presto

Algorithmic trading and financial services

Quantitative Researcher

Quantitative ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSouth KoreaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher from a leading university in a quantitative field, including Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, or another quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python or other programming languages.
  • Strong analytical skills and persistence in finding valuable insights in large datasets.
  • Eagerness to learn about finance and global financial markets; prior finance experience is not required.
  • A scientist-like mindset.
  • Strong proficiency in English.
  • Openness to working abroad.
  • The résumé must be written in English.

Responsibilities

  • Extract useful information from raw data.
  • Build profitable trading signals from the extracted information.
  • Adopt innovative technologies in data analysis and the research process.
  • Work with traders to monetize the signals.
  • Manage and upgrade signals as market conditions change.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in and personal participation in financial markets.
  • Excellent academic achievement.
  • A thoughtful, warm-hearted, and collaborative approach.
  • Conversational Korean language skills.

About the Company

Presto

Algorithmic trading and financial services

Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm. The company uses quantitative research, data, and software systems to develop trading signals and execute strategies across financial markets. It serves institutional counterparties, trading venues, investors, and internal portfolio teams. Its operating model centers on research, engineering, trading, risk, and middle-office functions operating across Asian financial centers. Teams work across quantitative research, trading, software engineering, data, risk, operations, and business development. The business combines technical knowledge, practical execution, and ongoing support across the markets it serves.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2014

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