Engineer alpha at scale. Research, automate, and deploy quantitative strategies.
INTRODUCTION
About the Program
About the Program
The Quantitative Finance Program is a 6-month, full-time track built to develop highly capable quant strategists, developers, and systematic traders. You’ll start by mastering the foundations of quantitative finance and data infrastructure before advancing to alpha research, risk engineering, and institutional-grade deployment. The program covers the full strategy lifecycle, from hypothesis to execution to allocator readiness.
Each module is grounded in live data, scalable research, and real-world tooling. You’ll build and automate your own strategies, design risk systems, and engineer infrastructure used by top quant desks and hedge funds. Training is guided by experienced quant PMs and developers with institutional backgrounds.
By the end of the program, you will not only understand systematic strategy design, you will have fully built, tested, and deployed your own quant stack, ready for performance verification and capital allocation.
The Institutional Trading Program is a 6-month intensive designed to develop elite trading talent. You’ll master market structure, execution, portfolio management and macro analysis while operating in live environments and applying theory through real-world simulations. With hands-on coaching from fund professionals and built-in performance tracking, you graduate with an audit-ready track record prepared for capital placement.
The Quantitative Finance Program is a 6-month intensive designed to develop high-level quant strategists and systematic traders. You’ll master alpha research, risk modeling, and infrastructure automation while building and deploying your own trading systems. Guided by experienced quant PMs, the program prepares you to operate with institutional precision and present fully verified, allocator-ready strategies.
Learning Objectives
Engineer a fully automated quant stack
Design and test alpha-generating strategies
Master financial data infrastructure
Apply institutional risk frameworks
Execute with algorithmic precision
Deploy and monitor live systems
Prepare for allocator and fund review
Learning Objectives
Engineer a fully automated quant stack
Design and test alpha-generating strategies
Master financial data infrastructure
Apply institutional risk frameworks
Execute with algorithmic precision
Deploy and monitor live systems
Prepare for allocator and fund review
Duration
Duration
6-month program
6-months
An intensive program designed to deliver deep institutional training within half a year. Compact, focused and results-driven.
Delivery
Delivery
Online & live coaching
Online
A hybrid model combining self-paced modules with high-touch, real-time coaching from industry experts.
Language
Language
English
All course content, instruction and communication are delivered in English to match the demands of the global finance industry.
Admission
Admission
Selective intake
Admission is highly selective and based on potential, motivation and alignment with institutional standards.
CONTENTS
Program Contents
Program Contents
The non-negotiables for high-performance candidates.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
Month 1
Quant Foundations and Data Infrastructure
Duration
26 hours
Month 2
Alpha Discovery, Hypothesis Testing & Model Research
Duration
28 hours
Month 3
Algorithmic Execution & Strategy Engineering
Duration
24 hours
Month 4
Risk Engines, Portfolio Construction & Capital Efficiency
Duration
22 hours
Month 5
Automation, Monitoring & System Deployment
Duration
20 hours
Month 6
Audit, Institutional Reporting & Allocator Readiness
Duration
24 hours
Placement
Most Wait for 'One Day'. Few Start their Day One.
PLACEMENT & CAREERS
From Training to Capital
From Training to Capital
We don’t just educate. We place. Graduates gain real opportunities through direct fund trials and allocation pathways.
Guaranteed Trial Access
Guaranteed Trial Access
All 1-on-1 students who meet our standards receive guaranteed trial access, either within Kinds Capital or via our network of institutional partners.
Capital for Top Performers
Capital for Top Performers
Top quants are selected for seed allocation after a closing call and performance review with our fund managers.
Where could this take you?
Where could this take you?
Top graduates from the Institutional Trading Program are positioned to operate at fund level. Depending on your performance and track record, this can lead to:
Quantitative research or developer roles at proprietary trading firms
Junior quant positions at hedge funds and systematic asset managers
Strategy engineering or execution roles within multi-family offices
Capital allocation from private investors, syndicates, or venture allocators
Entry into early-stage quant funds or boutique systematic strategies
Continued development and scaling under Kinds Capital with internal capital
GET STARTED
Start your application
Start your application
To apply, please fill out the form with your details. Our team will review your submission and contact you if there’s a strong fit with the program.
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