AI Researcher – LLMs & Quantitative Trading
NJF Global Holdings LtdHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Master's or PhD (completed or in progress) in a quantitative field (CS, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar).
- Deep, practical experience with large language models, transformers, and deep neural networks in real-world applications.
- Strong background in statistical and ML methods across large-scale, high-dimensional data.
- Proven ability to produce high-impact research in academia or industry.
- Advanced programming skills (Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
- Interest in financial markets; prior finance experience is useful but not required.
Benefits
- Work on genuinely hard problems with real-world impact.
- Access to serious data, compute, and top-tier peers.
- A research-first environment where strong ideas get shipped.
NJF is a tech-focused company whose by-product is recruitment. Our reputation among many of the world’s leading institutions has resulted in a prolific demand for our services and the continued expansion of our international network. NJF’s focus is within the Trading and Technology markets. Our interrelated teams employ rigorous research methodologies to ensure that we are at the forefront of the latest trends in both spheres. Our consultants are devoted to unearthing world-class talent and guiding the right people into the right jobs. At NJF, we make the individual our priority. This, in turn, strengthens our comprehensive knowledge of the market and drives our continuous research effort. Along with taking the time to gain a deep understanding of each candidate’s technical skills and market experience, we also get to know them as people. This ensures that our efforts result in a long-term, lasting relationship for both client and candidate. Our Trading Practice coordinates the careers of high-performing traders, quants and data scientists across the upper echelons of quantitative managers: hedge funds, proprietary trading organizations and tech firms. Our Technology Practice has a track record of finding the very best developers and infrastructure experts to build world-class systems and frameworks for high frequency proprietary trading firms, hedge funds and technology start-ups. We recognize that organizations want their staff to reflect the world’s diverse population. We are committed to identifying, attracting and cultivating promising talent from the broadest possible spectrum of professionals. Our continued success has enabled us to build long-standing relationships and to expand our list of contacts in a wide range of communities; this further enhances our ability to deliver. London +44 20 7604 4444 New York +1 212 400 4845 Chicago +1 312 204 7216 Are you looking for a new opportunity?