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Quantitative Researcher - Mid Frequency Intraday Signals

Man Group seeks a researcher for intraday alpha in China. The role studies order-book data and implements signals with realistic trading-cost evaluation.

What you’d work on

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Research intraday forecasts.
Evaluate signal decay and slippage.
Take validated signals into production.

What they ask for

Required

Python
Microstructure
Tick-data analysis
Robust validation
Statistical modelling

Preferred

Education: Strong quantitative academic background; degree level unspecified.
Experience: At least three years in quantitative alpha research.
Languages and tools: Python
C++

How to prepare

Analyse order-book predictors.
Test intraday signal decay.
Measure costs on unseen periods.

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