Full-Time
Quantitative Research Analyst
Waterfront International
11-50 employees
Quantitative finance research firm, algorithmic trading
No salary listed
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
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- PhD or Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Operations Research
- Must possess expert level C/C++ programming skills
- Incredibly strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Time series analysis and statistical modeling experience
- Some financial experience desired but not required
- Must be a strong self-starter and able to work well independently
- Develop, modify, optimize, test and implement real time quantitative trading models and strategies
- Perform statistical analysis of historical and current financial market data
- Research strategies in equities, futures, fixed income, and other asset classes
- Generate new indicator ideas
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Waterfront International is a Toronto-based quantitative finance research firm that develops computer-based statistical trading strategies. Its work combines mathematical and statistical methods to design, test, and implement trading rules in software that can autonomously generate trades in financial markets. The company differentiates itself through a highly selective hiring process that targets individuals with a history of exceptional achievement and a strong track record in quantitative research, focusing on rigorous, research-driven development rather than generic solutions. The goal is to advance quantitative finance by building data-driven trading strategies that perform well and are scalable across markets.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Toronto fintech sector explodes with jobs, attracting elite quant talent.
- University of Toronto research highlights oil price forecasting expertise.
- IAQF panels aid selective hiring of quantitative finance veterans.
What critics are saying
- Stevens Capital poaches PhD quants with superior 30-year track record.
- Harbourfront Substack commoditizes strategies, eroding proprietary edge.
- AI models from Railway Capital obsolete statistical time series analysis.
What makes Waterfront International unique
- Waterfront International develops computer-based statistical trading strategies in Toronto.
- Firm specializes in foreseeing future oil prices via quantitative methods.
- Selective hiring targets individuals with exceptional academic achievements.
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Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
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