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SummerHaven Investment Management

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Quantitative Researcher

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111454349
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Quantitative Researcher
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Stamford, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
G -- Financial Economics
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Investments
Empirical Finance
Econometrics
Commodities
Full Text of JOE Listing:

SummerHaven Investment Management, a commodities investment management firm based in Stamford, CT is looking to hire a quantitative researcher. The position is for a full-time researcher who will report to the Head of Research at SummerHaven. Compensation is competitive relative to industry and based on qualifications and experience.

The role of the position will be to perform empirical research. Candidates should have relevant experience and ability to cover all aspects of the investment process, including but not limited to data gathering, maintaining databases, programming, developing and implementing new investment ideas, and implementing or improving trading systems and strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
• Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Relevant work experience in quantitative research analyzing large data sets
• Outstanding writing and communication skills
• High standard of ethics, honesty, integrity, and ability to work in teams

Applicants should send a resume, relevant research papers, and references to the attention of Hiring Manager at hr@summerhavenim.com.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Applicants should send a resume, relevant research papers, and references to the attention of Hiring Manager at hr@summerhavenim.com.
  • Application Deadline Has Passed