AI Quantitative Researcher (UAE)
Location
abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Finance
Posted
June 02, 2026
Quantitative Researcher
As a Quantitative Researcher at Vatic, you will research and develop innovative quantitative strategies. You’ll explore large-scale market data, applying novel machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to discover and capitalize on trading opportunities. The problems are challenging; we hire top talent, empower them with tools and mentorship, and foster a highly collaborative, open environment. Our researchers are recognized leaders whose work is widely cited in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals.
What You’ll Do
- Formulate and test hypotheses on vast, multi-modal market datasets.
- Build and evaluate ML/AI models (e.g., classification, clustering, regression) to identify alpha.
- Design robust research pipelines and backtests; iterate from idea → signal → portfolio contribution.
- Collaborate with engineers to productionize strategies and improve research tooling.