Junior Quantitative Researcher - PhD - Anson McCade
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Finance & Banking
Data Scientist -
IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Onsite WORKING
$150, USD
Performance Related Bonuses
Onsite WORKING
Location: New York, New York - United States Type: Permanent
My client is a leading quant hedge fund based in New York. They are seeking a highly motivated Junior Quantitative Researcher to join one of their trading teams in their New York headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent PhD graduate or postdoctoral researcher to work at a top-tier hedge fund alongside some of the strongest academic quants in the industry.
As a Junior Quantitative Researcher, you will work closely with senior researchers and portfolio managers to design, test, and implement quantitative models that drive real trading decisions. You will be part of a collaborative, research-driven trading team, contributing directly to alpha generation.
Responsibilities- Conduct original quantitative research to identify and develop trading signals and strategies
- Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques
- Build, test, and refine models used in live trading environments
- Collaborate with traders, researchers, and technologists to translate research into production
- Present research findings clearly and rigorously to the wider team
- PhD (or postdoctoral background) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Prior quantitative finance experience is required, ideally through internships or full-time roles in buyside quantitative research
- Strong programming skills in Python (required)
- Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and linear algebra
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, high-quality research
- Experience with machine learning techniques and frameworks - NLP, LLMs, etc.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, R, Julia)
- Familiarity with financial markets, trading strategies, or market microstructure
- Opportunity to join a leading hedge fund platform with significant resources and infrastructure
- Direct mentorship from top-tier academic quants and experienced trading professionals
- Exposure to live trading and real-world impact of your research
- A highly intellectual, collaborative, and performance-driven environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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