Proof Of Concept
At Quantbot, we offer a unique POC program designed for research professionals in the field of quantitative finance.
Our POC setup provides an opportunity for experienced individuals to test and validate their investment ideas using a realistic simulation infrastructure, with full cost coverage and dedicated quantitative guidance.
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Exploring and Verifying Investment Ideas
The POC program provides a structured, risk-free environment to turn mathematical hypotheses into validated trading strategies.
Clear Advancement Path
Direct path to advancement into other Quantbot programs, such as becoming a Portfolio Manager within QMM or joining our core quantitative research team.
Ideal for Talented Researchers
Tailored specifically for researchers and academics with exceptional quantitative insight who may not yet have a formal track record in live production trading.
Realistic Simulation Platform
Utilizes our institutional-grade simulation infrastructure for thorough proposal exploration, accurate backtesting, and outlier verification.
Access to Quant Data Store
POC Consultants receive the same comprehensive data access as our permanent employees and portfolio managers.
Curated Data Mart
Our data mart offers a wide variety of clean, curated, and standardized historic datasets ready for instant analytical exploration.
Market & Alternative Feeds
Comprehensive tick and bar market data, analyst recommendations, alternative sentiment feeds, and global corporate event streams.
Risk & Cost Models
Direct access to leading multi-factor global risk models and realistic transaction cost models (TCA) for robust slippage estimates.
Full Equality of Access
No restricted 'demo tiers': POC Consultants operate with full access to internal data infrastructure, documentation, and tools.
Flexible Computing Platform
Work in an institutional Linux development environment equipped with your preferred programming languages and HPC clusters.
Cloud-Based Computing
Scalable on-demand cloud clusters providing high memory, GPU instances, and parallel execution for intensive research.
Linux Development Stack
Modern Linux toolchains, version control, automated batch scheduling, and continuous integration testing tools.
Language of Choice
Develop seamlessly using Python, C++, or R with standardized bindings into our simulation platform.
Experience the Power of Quantbot
We back your ideas with capital, operational bandwidth, and global market coverage.
Global Market Experience
- Quantbot's extensive experience operating in major global cash equities and electronic futures.
- Easy testing and validation across North American, European, and Asian exchanges.
Timelines & Cost Coverage
- Established, transparent timelines for implementation once your proposal is accepted.
- Quantbot covers all data, compute, and platform costs related to the POC project.
Dedicated Expert Support
- Research, data, technology, and operations staff readily available for help and guidance.
- Substantially enhances the quality of your POC and accelerates your path to production.