For context, I’m an NY-based QT with a little over 1 YOE at a trader-focused firm. My role has evolved into more of a mixed research/trading seat, to the point where I’m not even trading more than half the time. My research focus has been MFT stat arb.
I’m thinking about making the jump to a QR role at a more research-focused firm, since I’ve found research more enjoyable than trading, and the research leadership/infra/knowledge at my current firm is pretty poor. These issues have slowed my progress in getting any profitable strategies live and have stalled my learning in the field more broadly.
How realistic is a switch given my current role, firm, and lack of profitable research output? Is landing a QR seat at a good hedge fund or prop shop attainable now, or do I need to bide my time at my current firm first?
Thanks in advance.