Quantitative Research

Senior Research Associate

Dubai, UAE · Full-time

White Walls is hiring a Senior Research Associate to lead the historical analysis and backtesting work that every model depends on. You will get exposure to the full range of asset classes the fund trades and work closely with the researchers presenting to the investing team.

What you'll do

• Lead backtests for proposed allocation and risk models alongside the research team
• Pull together historical analysis to support or challenge a proposed thesis
• Document backtest assumptions and limitations clearly for the researcher reviewing the work
• Maintain and improve the historical data archive used across the research team
• Mentor newer team members on backtesting methodology and standards

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of experience in backtesting, historical analysis, or quantitative research support
• Strong command of Python and applied statistics
• Careful, detail-oriented work; a backtest with a silent flaw is worse than no backtest at all
• Genuine curiosity about markets, not just about the code
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field