About this role
Role Overview
Qompyl is looking for a Quantitative Trading Analyst to help research, build, test, and improve trading strategies, indicators, and quantitative trading functionality within Qompyl.
This is a hands-on and cross-functional role combining quantitative research, systematic trading, indicator and signal development, strategy analysis, product validation, and product collaboration.
- Research quantitative trading ideas, signals, indicators, and market relationships.
- Translate market hypotheses into measurable, testable quantitative rules.
- Apply statistical and mathematical methods to evaluate signal quality and robustness.
- Analyze relationships across prices, returns, volatility, volume, momentum, market regimes, and other relevant market variables.
- Identify noise, overfitting, unstable relationships, and potential biases.
- Evaluate whether observed patterns are economically and statistically meaningful.
- Document research methodology, assumptions, findings, and limitations.
Requirements
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Strong quantitative foundation in mathematics, statistics, probability, econometrics, engineering, computer science, physics, quantitative finance, or a related discipline.
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Hands-on experience with quantitative rearch, systematic trading, algorithmic trading, or quantitative strategy development.
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Strong understanding of statistical analysis and its application to financial markets.
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Experience researching and testing trading signals or systematic strategies.
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Strong understanding of backtesting methodology and common sources of bias.
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Ability to analyze strategy performance using risk and return metrics.
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Proficiency with Python for quantitative analysis, research, or backtesting.
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Strong practical understanding of financial markets and trading mechanics.
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Understanding of entries, exits, order logic, position sizing, risk, P&L, returns, volatility, and drawdowns.
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Please Note — Equity-Only Structure
This is a part-time role (approximately 12-15 hours per week), suitable as a side engagement alongside a primary job or consulting work.
This position is currently equity-only, with the goal of transitioning to a cash + equity structure as Qompyl reaches its funding, product, and revenue milestones.
If you're excited about joining an early-stage fintech and helping build a next-generation quantitative trading platform, we’d love to hear from you.