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Quant Researcher

KelAI logoKelAIYC X26
AI-native
TypeFull-time
SeniorityMid-level
SponsorshipNo visa sponsorship
Salary$150,000–$200,000
LocationNew York, NY
Research

What You’ll Do

  • Onboard, clean, evaluate, and structure new financial and alternative datasets
  • Use AI agents to accelerate alpha research, hypothesis generation, and strategy testing
  • Develop systematic investment strategies from research concept through validation
  • Analyze performance, risk, robustness, and implementation constraints of research outputs
  • Work with engineering to improve KelAI’s research workflows and agent capabilities
  • Support forward deployment with hedge funds and institutional investors by translating real research workflows into product and research requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-5 years of experience in quantitative research, systematic investing, data science, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, alpha research, backtesting, and portfolio construction
  • Experience working with large financial datasets and research pipelines
  • Strong Python skills and ability to move independently from data exploration to tested research output
  • Interest in applying AI agents to investment research and systematic strategy development
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical teams and investment users

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Company info

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KelAI

The AI Quant: Autonomous Alpha Engine for Funds and Traders.

SeedYC X26Fresh from YC
HQNew York, United States
Size1–10 employees
IndustryFinancial Services
Latest funding
Seed · Jul 23, 2026
Investors
FrstY CombinatorRobinhood Ventures

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