Live vacancy · Ref KQ-0D5640

Machine Learning Researcher

An established proprietary trading firm · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · first seen today

What is the Machine Learning Researcher role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR?

An established proprietary trading firm is hiring a Machine Learning Researcher in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is an experienced machine learning researcher seat, and the advert asks for Deep learning, Machine learning, Python.

Indicative base

HK$1.2m – HK$1.7m

KnowQaunt benchmark band

Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Role family

Machine learning researcher

Education

Not stated

Status

Open

Ref KQ-0D5640

First seen

today

Verified today

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About the employer

This vacancy is with an established proprietary trading firm. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting - never copied from it.

What you would do

  • ·Own machine learning researcher work end to end, from idea to production.
  • ·Work directly with traders, researchers and engineers on the same P&L.
  • ·Measure, monitor and defend the performance of what you build.
  • ·Publish your reasoning so decisions can be checked by other people.

What they are asking for

  • ·A strong quantitative background - mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science or equivalent.
  • ·Practical experience with Deep learning, Machine learning, Python.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

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