Quantitative Researcher
prestolabs· Presto labs
About this role
About Presto
Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution.
As a Quantitative Researcher Trader at Presto
Our team is looking for an outstanding algorithmic trader who will make automatically tradable signals on creative ideas. To research trading signals, our traders use innovative technologies such as machine learning, deep learning and etc., to analyze various data, including low-level market microstructure data, news feed, fundamental data, analyst prediction and etc.
As a Quant Researcher in Presto Labs, you will analyze such data and turn your hypotheses and insights into real-world signals. You will work together with the world’s top-class quantitative engineers, developers, and traders of Presto Labs.
Responsibilities
- Extract useful information from raw data
- Build money making signals from the extracted information
- Adopt innovative technologies to data analysis and to the research process
- Work together with traders to monetize the signals.
- Manage and upgrade signals based on market environmental changes
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a leading university in a quantitative field including, but not limited to, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering and etc.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python or in other programming languages
- Excellent analytic skills with relentlessness in finding gems out of the vast amounts of data
- Prior experience in finance is not required but one must possess an eagerness to learn about finance and global financial market
- Scientist-like mindset
- Strong proficiency in English
- Open to working abroad
*The Resume must be written in English
Preferred
- Interest and personal participation in financial markets
- Excellent academic achievement
- Thoughtful, warm hearted, and collaborative
- Korean language skill in conversational level
Hiring process
- Resume review
- Online coding and mathematics test
- 1st round interview
- 2nd round interview
* Depending on the circumstances, the interview process may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Quantitative Researcher role at prestolabs is based in South Korea. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quantitative Researcher role at prestolabs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quantitative Researcher role in the Presto labs department at prestolabs.
Which team or department does the Quantitative Researcher at prestolabs belong to?
This Quantitative Researcher position is part of the Presto labs department at prestolabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quantitative Researcher job at prestolabs posted?
This Quantitative Researcher position at prestolabs was posted on Aug 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Quantitative Researcher
prestolabs
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