Quant Researcher, ML Forecasting (MFT)

Company: Fionics
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company : Top-tier hedge fund with an MFT-focused team, offering a collaborative, research-driven environment. Emphasizes machine learning for cutting-edge strategy development. Overview : ML Quant Research opportunity with a collaborative PhD heavy team. Will be using ML like LLMs and Nonstationarity modeling to develop forecasting and alpha strategies for equities trading team. This is a collaborative model with 5 years average tenure on most of the team (not a pod shop). Key Responsibilities : Design and implement machine learning alpha research models and forecasting models for a mix of intraday and longer hold MFT equities strategies. Utilize LLMs, generative models, and nonstationarity modeling to develop effective and profitable trading signals and strategies Qualifications : 3-7 years of experience in a Quant Research Experience at a top buy side firm, or equivalent experience Practical use of ML models in production. PhD level Math/Statistics skills Collaborative and patient nature LI-NB1

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