Remote Quantitative Rates Researcher — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

ZR Talent Group is recruiting a qualified Remote Quantitative Rates Researcher — AI Research & Domain Evaluation for a 100% remote contract opportunity ($80 - $150/hour) open to candidates across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa. In this specialist engagement, you will collaborate with advanced AI research teams to design domain-specific evaluation scenarios, audit complex model reasoning, and establish gold-standard reference solutions in python, r, pandas, numpy.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Review and assess model-generated quantitative research and trading strategy outputs focused on fixed income and rates markets
• Identify and document methodological issues such as lookahead bias, overfitting, data snooping, and unrealistic transaction cost assumptions
• Evaluate the accuracy of backtesting frameworks, especially with respect to rates-specific mechanics like carry/roll-down and contract roll conventions
• Scrutinize the statistical rigor of signal construction, factor modeling, and alpha research in the provided outputs
• Deliver detailed written feedback on model assumptions, implementation fidelity, and research soundness
• Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators by clarifying findings and suggestions through clear written and verbal communication
• Contribute to the refinement of research evaluation processes for greater accuracy and relevance

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in python, r, pandas, numpy.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• Background as a quantitative researcher, analyst, or consultant with expertise in fixed income or rates markets
• Demonstrated experience building and backtesting systematic rates strategies at a hedge fund, asset manager, or bank
• Advanced proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy) or R for quantitative research and data analysis
• Strong understanding of yield curve modeling, carry/roll-down analytics, relative value trading, SOFR/Eurodollar instruments, and Treasury futures
• Comfort evaluating research under real-world trading conditions, including transaction costs and liquidity constraints
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to articulate complex quantitative findings in clear, concise written feedback
• Prior experience assessing or reviewing models for compliance with best practices in quantitative finance is a plus

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $80 - $150/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 100 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: python, r, pandas, numpy, scipy, fixed income analysis, rates markets expertise, systematic strategy backtesting, yield curve modeling, carry/roll-down analytics, relative value trading, sofr/eurodollar instruments