• Develop and enhance systematic strategies that leverage alternative datasets to generate predictive insights and improve investment decision-making. • Explore and evaluate datasets to identify leading KPIs and statistical signals, with the goal of improving model accuracy (MAPE, correlation, etc.). • Design and backtest models to validate predictive value and ensure robustness across a range of market conditions. • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and engineering teams to scale research into production-ready quant products. • Shape the future of the quant business line by contributing to team strategy and process development at a critical inflection point for YipitData.