Southern Ridges Capital is an investment firm managing fixed income, currency assets, and derivatives by employing discretionary macro and relative value investment strategies.

We believe in cultivating a strong, collaborative culture where people are empowered to learn, grow, and do their best work. We are committed to mentoring early-career professionals and giving them the tools, exposure, and guidance to succeed in a dynamic and intellectually challenging environment.

What You'll Do

As a Quantitative Research Analyst, you'll work closely with our investment team to develop insights and tools that directly support real-time investment decisions. This is a hands-on, learning-intensive role ideal for someone curious about financial markets and passionate about applying data-driven methods to solve complex problems.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct research and analyses on market and economic data
• Work with large data sets to identify, predict, and test market patterns
• Back-test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
• Develop robust trading, risk analytics, and stress-testing frameworks/models
• Improve existing models, and translate algorithms into production-ready code
• Contribute to internal platform that present analytics developments in an accessible format

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on Experience: Exposure to live trading environments and real-world investment problems from day one
• Mentorship & Learning: Work closely with seasoned professionals who will support your growth through feedback and collaboration
• Professional Development: Build skills in coding, data analysis, and financial market research
• Impact: See your work contribute directly to the investment process and help drive results

Who We're Looking For

Technical Skills

• A minimum degree with a major in data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, operational research, or a related field
• Proficient in Python and/or R
• A strong foundation in statistics, quantitative analysis, or data modeling

Helpful Experience

• Exposure to macroeconomic or financial data tools like Bloomberg, CEIC, Haver, or Macrobond
• Interest in financial markets and macroeconomic trends
• Basic understanding of options, derivatives, or econometrics

Soft Skills

• A curious, analytical mindset and eagerness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and willingness to ask questions
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative and respectful environment

Why Join Us

At Southern Ridges Capital, you will work closely with the investment team, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to real investment decisions and view your impact. You will gain a wider experience and better understanding of the investment world working in a smaller and more collaborative setup like ours.