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Quantitative Analyst

We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst to work with Fourthstone’s fundamental research team on idea generation and themes related to investor positioning, flows, equity factor models, index rebalances, momentum indicators and other factors. The successful candidate may also be asked to design and perform research on a variety of trading-related topics including transaction cost analysis, market impact modeling, trade execution, and risk management strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate fluent in statistical and quantitative techniques to inform our thinking on bank and fintech public equities. A team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats would thrive in our entrepreneurial, growing firm.

As a Quantitative Analyst you will be expected to add significant value to the firm in the following areas and can anticipate being rewarded commensurately.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a diverse set of datasets; build signals from raw data and incorporate into models to forecast trade flows
  • Partner with PM to develop data engineering and prediction tools for trading
  • Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities
  • Perform market microstructure research to develop trading signals and understand execution costs
  • Understand, measure and evaluate the performance of internal and broker execution algorithms
  • Assist in developing core algorithms and models to inform trading decisions
  • Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns
  • Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
  • Closely monitor and interpret factor rotation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
  • Proficiency in probability and statistics (e.g. time-series analysis, machine learning, and pattern recognition)
  • Experience working with tick/order book data, analyzing large datasets, and developing predictive statistical models
  • Expertise in equities market microstructure, and familiarity with a variety of trading venues and liquidity sources
  • Demonstrated ability to complete investment- and trading-related research in a buy side environment
  • 3+ years of related experience at a bank, asset management, or prop trading firm
  • The highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics

To inquire about this position, please email your resume to ADMIN@4THSTONE.COM along with confirmation of your right to work in the USA without sponsorship.

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Marketing Intern

We are seeking a paid Marketing Intern to be responsible for supporting key initiatives at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, Investor Relations, and CRM. We expect the successful candidate to become knowledgeable about Fourthstone’s investment strategies and to possess the ability to manage critical assignments from beginning to end with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. A team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats would thrive in our entrepreneurial, growing firm.

As a Marketing Intern, you will be expected to act as a knowledgeable and proactive member of the team, including:

  • Producing and maintaining investor presentations, fact sheets, due diligence materials and monthly fund commentaries
  • Preparing for investor meetings and follow up on actions from those discussions
  • Leading fund performance reporting database management
  • Updating CRM using internal and external data sources
  • Tracking and reporting on the sales pipeline

This role will suit a “go getter” who appreciates time sensitivity and is a good communicator.

Desired Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will be highly numerate and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field. Exposure to the financial services, sales, marketing or legal industries is preferred.

  • Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and Excel
  • Prior experience with a CRM system is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to write concisely, correctly and persuasively
  • Extremely organized with attention to detail
  • Comfortable juggling shifting deadlines and priorities

To inquire about this position, please email your resume to ADMIN@4THSTONE.COM along with confirmation of your right to work in the USA without sponsorship.

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