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Quantitative Rates Researcher

micro1 is engaging Quantitative Rates Researchers to contribute to a leading investment bank’s algorithmic trading platform project.

Remote$80–$150 per hour
Hiring companyMicro1
Application process4.3 / 5Based on 6 reviews
Work experience4.7 / 5Based on 7 reviews

About the role

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Responsibilities

  • Review and assess AI-generated quantitative research and trading strategy outputs focused on fixed income and rates markets.
  • Identify and document methodological issues such as lookahead bias, overfitting, data snooping, and unrealistic transaction cost assumptions.
  • Evaluate the accuracy of backtesting frameworks, especially with respect to rates-specific mechanics like carry/roll-down and contract roll conventions.
  • Scrutinize the statistical rigor of signal construction, factor modeling, and alpha research in the provided outputs.
  • Deliver detailed written feedback on model assumptions, implementation fidelity, and research soundness.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators by clarifying findings and suggestions through clear written and verbal communication.
  • Contribute to the refinement of research evaluation processes for greater accuracy and relevance.

Preferred skills

  • Background as a quantitative researcher, analyst, or consultant with expertise in fixed income or rates markets.
  • Demonstrated experience building and backtesting systematic rates strategies at a hedge fund, asset manager, or bank.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy) or R for quantitative research and data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of yield curve modeling, carry/roll-down analytics, relative value trading, SOFR/Eurodollar instruments, and Treasury futures.
  • Comfort evaluating research under real-world trading conditions, including transaction costs and liquidity constraints.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to articulate complex quantitative findings in clear, concise written feedback.
  • Prior experience assessing or reviewing models for compliance with best practices in quantitative finance is a plus.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Compensation details

$80–$150 per hour.

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