SEEKING FREELANCER - Boston, MA or Remote
Consultant / Expert / Tutor for Machine Learning / Statistics / Econometrics / Quantitative Finance - Quantitative Investment Strategies
[ Consulting / Freelance / Part-Time / Boston Area / Remote Available ]
Hi, I’m a Boston-based investment fund portfolio manager. I specialize in systematic (computer-driven) investment strategies. I’m looking for people with deep expertise or experience in any of [Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Statistics / Econometrics / Quantitative Finance] to work with me as consultants / experts / tutors in these areas. I have knowledge in each of these areas. I’m looking for people I can consult with to further develop my knowledge and think about applications of these disciplines to investing. Right now I’m thinking of this as a series of interactions rather than one big engagement, but I’m flexible and open to ideas from you. Here are some project ideas for starters:
-	Teaching me about your area of expertise and discussing applications of these methods to investing
-	Guiding best practices for real-world applications
-	Discussing and reviewing new cutting-edge academic research
-	Evaluating strengths and weaknesses of these methods 
-	Consulting on the use of open-source tools and software
- Help guide and tutor my own study in these areas	
-	Collaborate with portfolio management team to develop new strategies and analytics
Qualifications: Experience or expertise in one or more of [Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Statistics / Econometrics / Quantitative Finance / etc]. I’m open to many backgrounds: academic research and experience or applied on-the-job expertise. Strong communication skills a must. Finance experience is not required. I’m willing to consider all backgrounds. I like Boston-area candidates who can meet at our offices, but this isn’t required. Finding the right person is more important than location.
This work is with a successful team at an established world-class firm. Investment areas include currencies, interest rates, equities, futures and commodities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a world-class investment firm and learn about systematic investing. This could be an ideal engagement for an experienced candidate or a current Masters or PhD student or recent grad. All candidates are welcome to apply, including experienced candidates and professional freelancers. Strong performance could lead to significant future opportunities including full-time positions and internships.
Contact: quantsystematic &lt; at gmail 
Please include a resume and any links to github/linkedIn/publications/etc. you'd like us to see.
[Note that I have another position listed on this thread as well]
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