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Actual earnings will depend on project workload, assignments, and hours worked.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking experienced Quantitative Rates Researchers to evaluate AI-generated quantitative research and trading strategy outputs focused on fixed income and rates markets.\nIn this role, you will apply your expertise in systematic trading, quantitative modeling, and statistical research to assess the accuracy, rigor, and practical validity of AI-generated work. You will examine research methodologies, identify potential biases, evaluate backtesting frameworks, and provide detailed feedback on model assumptions and implementation.\nYour insights will help improve how AI systems reason about quantitative finance and develop research outputs that reflect real-world trading conditions.\nPrior AI experience is not required. Strong domain expertise in quantitative research and fixed income or rates markets is the primary focus.\nKey Responsibilities\nReview and assess AI-generated quantitative research and trading strategy outputs focused on fixed income and rates markets.\n\nIdentify methodological issues, including lookahead bias, overfitting, data snooping, and unrealistic transaction cost assumptions.\n\nEvaluate the accuracy and reliability of systematic strategy backtesting frameworks.\n\nAssess rates-specific mechanics, including carry and roll-down calculations, yield curve modeling, and contract roll conventions.\n\nScrutinize signal construction, factor modeling, alpha research, and statistical methodologies.\n\nEvaluate research assumptions against real-world trading conditions, including transaction costs and liquidity constraints.\n\nReview the treatment of SOFR and Eurodollar instruments, Treasury futures, and relative value trading strategies.\n\nProvide detailed written feedback on model assumptions, implementation fidelity, research methodology, and overall analytical soundness.\n\nCommunicate findings, explain methodological concerns, and recommend improvements through clear written and verbal communication.\n\nCollaborate asynchronously with project coordinators to clarify findings and suggestions.\n\nContribute to improving research evaluation processes for greater accuracy and relevance.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong quantitative research or analytical expertise in fixed income or rates markets.\n\nDemonstrated understanding of systematic trading strategies and quantitative research methodologies.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Python or R for quantitative research and data analysis.\n\nExperience using Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and SciPy, where applicable.\n\nStrong understanding of statistical rigor, signal construction, factor modeling, and alpha research.\n\nKnowledge of yield curve modeling, carry and roll-down analytics, and relative value trading.\n\nFamiliarity with SOFR and Eurodollar instruments and Treasury futures.\n\nAbility to evaluate backtesting methodologies and identify research flaws, including lookahead bias, overfitting, and data snooping.\n\nUnderstanding of transaction cost analysis, liquidity assessment, and realistic trading assumptions.\n\nExceptional attention to detail and strong written communication skills.\n\nAbility to explain complex quantitative findings clearly and collaborate effectively in an asynchronous environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nBackground as a quantitative researcher, analyst, or consultant specializing in fixed income or rates markets.\n\nExperience building and backtesting systematic rates strategies at a hedge fund, asset manager, or bank.\n\nExperience evaluating quantitative models against real-world trading constraints.\n\nPrior experience reviewing models for compliance with quantitative finance best practices.\n\nExperience identifying methodological weaknesses 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