Mercor
Quant Researcher - Systematic Trading
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About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Finance Expert — Quant Research & Systematic Trading
Type: Contract
Compensation: $170–$220/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and assess signal research, point-in-time datasets, backtests, and portfolio-construction methods.
- Test for look-ahead bias, leakage, survivorship bias, overfitting, and unstable parameter choices.
- Incorporate transaction costs, market impact, liquidity constraints, and realistic execution assumptions.
- Apply walk-forward validation, robustness testing, and appropriate performance attribution.
- Review Python-based analytical workflows and explain methodological strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide clear written rationales and calibrate work against rigorous research standards.
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Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3–8 years of relevant experience for the researcher track, or 8–15 years for the senior reviewer track.
- Professional experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, portfolio construction, or a closely related field.
- Strong Python skills and hands-on experience building or reviewing backtests.
- Deep understanding of research bias, data quality, validation, risk, and implementation constraints.
- Excellent written communication and the ability to explain why a result is or is not trustworthy.
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- Experience approving research for production is especially valuable for the senior track.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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