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Job Title: Quantitative Researcher Company: Block River Technologies Location: Remote/Hybrid Company Overview Block River Technologies is a quantitative research and technology firm. Block River Technologies develops advanced mathematical models and innovative technology solutions to analyze global financial markets. Its founders have extensive experience in the financial industry and advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from the world’s leading universities. We are currently seeking talented, articulate, highly-motivated candidates who will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of automated trading systems, quantitative research tools, high-performance data management systems, portfolio management tools, and technical architecture/infrastructure. The responsibilities of new hires will span a wide variety of programming, data analysis, statistical and other quantitative projects. These projects often range in duration and programming environment. This position will have a high degree of autonomy as well as responsibility in the design, direction, and approach in these tasks. We believe in a casual and collaborative atmosphere in which the candidate can become an integral part of a smaller team. This position allows for a high degree of freedom as well as the ability to be actively involved in the solutions to a variety of challenging problems. While the work is rigorous and demands a high level of commitment, the firm maintains an open, cooperative and collegial atmosphere. Job Responsibilities • Develop quantitative trading strategies using statistical models to capture market inefficiencies • Assist senior strategists in research and management of quantitative strategies • Build algorithms, models, and tools to: o Facilitate quantitative research and production trading o Analyze/manage large data sets to improve profitability o Evaluate and optimize trading strategies and signals o Implement quantitative methodologies for portfolio optimization and risk management o Test hypotheses about markets and simulate trading strategies • Research and backtest trading strategies in areas such as: o Basis trading o CTA / trend-following o Volatility trading (e.g., covered calls, gamma scalping) • Evaluate new methodologies and technologies to improve research and production trading environments, system performance, and functionalities • Generate reports to explain quantitative research results to management and evaluate strategy risk/performance • Maintain technical documentation of procedures, models, and programming work • Operate, troubleshoot, and debug software in a fast-paced environment

【Role Overview】 我們正在尋找一位具備研究思維的設計師。你需要透過質性與量化研究來定義產品方向，並親手打造符合使用者中心 (UCD) 的互動架構。 【Key Responsibilities】 Discovery Validation: 規劃並執行使用者研究計畫，驗證設計假設，確保產品方向符合用戶需求。Information Architecture: 優化產品的資訊結構與導航邏輯，打造無縫的使用者體驗 (Seamless User Journey)。Interaction Design: 負責從流程圖 (User Flows) 到互動原型 (Prototypes) 的製作，與 UI 設計師合作確保視覺呈現與互動邏輯的一致性。Data-Driven: 善用數據分析工具來評估設計改動的影響力，並依據成效指標進行優化。Documentation: 撰寫詳盡的設計規格書與 Personas，確保跨部門 (Business/Dev) 對目標用戶有共同認知。

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.The Role: We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Project Manager who will be responsible for shepherding global Research initiatives. The Project Manager will be a key member of the leadership team of the project, coordinating activities with various global managers and leaders. If you have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to meet you. The goal of the Project Manager role is to secure the functionality of the project to drive extensive and sustainable growth. Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following): Discuss/Justify/Convince/Coordinate activities with various senior and mid-level managers in various functions, in order to shepherd and expedite good ideas into decision/action/reality. Initiate discussions to help bring to light issues of the project, identify solutions, and lead and shepherd the implementation of those solutions. Collaborate with project leaders in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring levels for the project. Develop actionable project strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with project leaders. Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing project goal setting, performance management, and operations planning of the project. Build and maintain positive relationships and drive collaboration with various colleagues to ensure successful execution and delivery of projects Perform regular assessment of project execution to identify areas for improvement To coordinate with internal resources across functions, ensuring project remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress Develop and maintain project plans documentation, report on project progress and risks to management What You’ll Bring: Hold a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree(s) from a leading university 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or in similar role Experience as a team leader Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent in spoken and written English Self-starter: has shown an ability to set up initiatives and see them to the end without supervision. Proven ability to solve problems creatively Strong familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle Excellent analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues Ability to multitask, work independently and as an integral member of the team with minimal supervision Any of the following would be an added bonus: Experience in business management Experience in the quant or finance domains What We Offer: Competitive financial compensation Friendly and collegial working environment Flexible working hours Competitive employee benefits A culture of continuous learning By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

Design and execute Rider insight projects, including qualitative interviews, field observation, and periodic quantitative surveys (e.g., NPS, Rider Effort Score).Conduct in-depth fieldwork: travel to Hubs across regions, observe operations, speak directly with Riders, and document behavioral insights.Work closely with Ops, Rider Experience, and Research teams to ensure insight collection aligns with business questions.Analyze and synthesize findings from interviews, transcripts, and survey data into actionable reports.Support the creation of recurring insight dashboards and reports (monthly/quarterly) for key internal stakeholders.Assist in designing survey instruments and methodologies tailored for the Rider audience.

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models. WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Researcher. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering problem solver who is motivated by unsolved challenges. What You’ll Bring: Degree (BEng, MSc and PhD) from a top university in a field, such as: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical engineering or equivalent High GPA and academic grades Research mentality: deep thinker, creative, strong work ethic, persevering, smart a self-starter Programming skills – C++ and Python predominantly, but newer skills welcomed too Strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets Strong communication skills in English – including both written and verbal As a plus: While not required, a strong interest in financial markets will definitely be beneficial. Prior experience in quant research will count as a big plus Strong record of research achievement – examples include scientific publications, conference presentations, grants or industry awards By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

About BTSE:彼特思方舟 is a specialized service provider dedicated to delivering a full spectrum of front-office and back-office support solutions, each of which are tailored to the unique needs of global financial technology firms. 彼特思方舟 is engaged by BTSE Group to offer several key positions, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge technology and tailored solutions that meet the evolving demands of the fintech industry in a competitive global market.BTSE Group is a leading global fintech and blockchain company that is committed to building innovative technology and infrastructure. BTSE empowers businesses and corporate clients with the advanced tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. BTSE has pioneered numerous trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in fintech. BTSE’s diverse business lines serve both retail (B2C) customers and institutional (B2B) clients, enabling them to launch, operate, and scale fintech businesses. BTSE is seeking ambitious, motivated professionals to join our B2C and B2B teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign, research, and validatesystematic alpha factorsacross price, order book, funding, flow, and microstructure dataBuild and maintain astructured alpha research pipeline(data → feature → signal → evaluation → iteration)Conduct factor analysis includingIC, IR, decay, stability, regime sensitivity, and turnover analysisCollaborate with engineering teams to ensureresearch outputs are production-readyContinuously iterate and improve existing alpha signals, even if historical performance has decayedExploreAI-assisted research workflowsfor factor generation, feature selection, and hypothesis exploration (bonus)Requirements3+ years of quantitative research experiencein systematic trading, alpha research, or related fieldsStrong proficiency inPython, with hands-on experience usingJupyter Notebookas a primary research environmentSolid understanding of theend-to-end alpha research process, including: Data cleaning normalization, Feature engineering, Factor construction, Signal evaluation validation.Have built and operated acomplete alpha research framework(personal or professional)Proven experience discovering alpha factors withstrong historical predictive power, e.g.: 1.Information Coefficient (IC)consistently above0.05–0.1on daily frequency or higher IC on lower-frequency signals with reasonable stability (factors that later decayed are acceptable, as long as the original research process was sound)Strong analytical thinking and ability to explainwhy a factor works, not just that it worksNice to haveExperience usingAI / ML models(e.g. tree models, neural networks, representation learning) for alpha researchHands-on experience withlocal deployment of AI models(not just calling APIs)Familiarity with AI-assisted factor discovery workflows (feature generation, signal screening, regime detection, etc.)Background in crypto, derivatives, or high-frequency / microstructure-driven markets#LI-MC1

About BTSE:BTSE Group is a global leader in fintech and blockchain technology, anchored by threecore business pillars: Exchange, Payments, and Infrastructure Development. Servingover 100 corporate clients worldwide, we provide white-label exchange and paymentsolutions. Our offerings encompass everything from exchange infrastructure hostingand development to custody, wallets, payments, blockchain integration, trading, andmore.We are looking for talented professionals in marketing, operations, customer support,and other departments. The roles offered may be on-site, remote, or hybrid, incollaboration with our local partner.About the opportunity:We are seeking a highly skilled Quant Developer to join our trading system developmentteam. You will play a critical role in building, optimising, and maintaining a high-performance, low-latency trading system. This is an exciting opportunity to work in afast-paced, collaborative environment and make a direct impact on trading strategiesand operations.ResponsibilitiesDesign, research, and validatesystematic alpha factorsacross price, order book, funding, flow, and microstructure dataBuild and maintain astructured alpha research pipeline(data → feature → signal → evaluation → iteration)Conduct factor analysis includingIC, IR, decay, stability, regime sensitivity, and turnover analysisCollaborate with engineering teams to ensureresearch outputs are production-readyContinuously iterate and improve existing alpha signals, even if historical performance has decayedExploreAI-assisted research workflowsfor factor generation, feature selection, and hypothesis exploration (bonus)Requirements3+ years of quantitative research experiencein systematic trading, alpha research, or related fieldsStrong proficiency inPython, with hands-on experience usingJupyter Notebookas a primary research environmentSolid understanding of theend-to-end alpha research process, including: Data cleaning normalization, Feature engineering, Factor construction, Signal evaluation validation.Have built and operated acomplete alpha research framework(personal or professional)Proven experience discovering alpha factors withstrong historical predictive power, e.g.: 1.Information Coefficient (IC)consistently above0.05–0.1on daily frequency or higher IC on lower-frequency signals with reasonable stability (factors that later decayed are acceptable, as long as the original research process was sound)Strong analytical thinking and ability to explainwhy a factor works, not just that it worksNice to haveExperience usingAI / ML models(e.g. tree models, neural networks, representation learning) for alpha researchHands-on experience withlocal deployment of AI models(not just calling APIs)Familiarity with AI-assisted factor discovery workflows (feature generation, signal screening, regime detection, etc.)Background in crypto, derivatives, or high-frequency / microstructure-driven markets#LI-MC1

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models. WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Researcher focusing on Quant Macro signals research. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets, specialized in futures contracts or Macro asset classes – Commodities, FX, Interest Rates, or Equity Indices. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges. What You’ll Bring: Degree (BEng, MSc and PhD) from a top university in a field, such as: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical engineering, Financial Engineering that is highly analytical or equivalent Expertise in the typical quantitative research toolkit: data processing, modeling, and visualization in python, R, or C++ Experience with futures contracts or Macro asset classes – Commodities, FX, Interest Rates, or Equity Indices–is not required, but is a significant plus. High GPA and academic grades Research mentality: deep thinker, creative, strong work ethic, persevering, smart a self-starter Strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets Strong communication skills in English As a Plus: Strong record of research achievement – examples include scientific publications, conference presentations, grants or industry awards By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Researcher to join our research team. This role requires expertise in designing and deploying deep learning models within high-performance, low-latency trading systems. You will be working on developing robust, scalable models and integrating them into our trading infrastructure.Responsibilities Data Analysis Preprocessing: Understand and preprocess orderbook data.Deep Learning Model Design: Design models for time-series and orderbook data (Transformers, RNNs, CNNs, Attention).Scalable Training Implementation: Implement parallelized data loading pipelines.Feature Engineering: Develop and optimize orderbook features using C++.Backtesting Evaluation: Conduct rigorous backtesting across markets.Production Integration: Deploy models into real-time, low-latency systems.

Please complete your application before February 16, 2026.Minimum qualifications: Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science and Engineering, Machine Intelligence and Data Science, AI, or a related technical field. Experience in one or more areas of Machine Learning (e.g., Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, etc.). Experience programming in Python. Preferred qualifications: Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship. Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab. Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in conferences or journals. Experience with one or more ML frameworks (e.g., TF, JAX, Flax, etc.). Experience working with big-data or training a foundational model. Ability to design and execute on research agendas. About the jobResearch happens across Google everyday, in many different teams. Our research has already impacted user-facing services across Google including Search, Maps, and Google Now, and is central to the success of Google Cloud and our computing, storage, and networking infrastructure.Research Interns work with Research Scientists and Software Engineers to discover, invent, and build at scale. Ideas may come from internal projects as well as from collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes. From creating experiments and prototyping implementations to designing architectures, Research Interns work on challenges in artificial intelligence, machine perception, data mining, machine learning, natural language understanding, privacy, computer architecture, networking, operating systems, storage and data management, and more. You are also expected to contribute to the wider research community by publishing papers.This research internship is part of AI Innovation and Research (AIR), the applied research arm of Platforms and Devices organization. Within AIR, we focus on both foundational research and AI solutions to deliver the next generation of products in Platforms and Devices. This involves collaborating with Android, Chrome, XR, Home and other teams within Platforms and Devices.Our work encompasses—but is not limited to—on-device intelligence, foundational models, privacy, performance optimization for resource-constrained environments, novel ML architectures and AI-driven product experiences.Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.Responsibilities Participate in research to develop solutions for problems. Research, conceive, and develop ML solutions to accelerate different teams in platforms and devices. Contribute to deeper understanding of limitations of ML architectures, trade-offs and optimizations. Lay down the next steps for adoption of the research into next generation product development. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.