Quantitative Researcher
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Science
Data Scientist, Mathematics
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Quantitative Researcher (HFT) - Cash Equities, Futures and Options - New York/ChicagoMy client is a renowned quantitative trading firm operating at the forefront of the HFT/intraday trading space. The firm is looking for Quantitative Researchers covering Equities, Futures/D1 or Options trading who can join a flat, collaborative set up where they can research strategies end-to-end.
The firm can offer exceptional resources, including access to their own in‑house cutting‑edge infrastructure, allowing for cost‑effective ultra‑low‑latency execution. They encourage collaboration while allowing a high level of autonomy for each trading team, and can offer exceptional compensation.
The Role- Joining or building a desk where you will research and trade alphas based on the analysis of market or alternative data, in a collaborative environment.
- Researching signals, monitoring performance of models and optimizing them where possible, in collaboration with research engineers, development, and monetization specialists.
- Creating quantitative tools and infra to aid the strategy development process, such as portfolio optimization tools, execution algorithms, modelling libraries, etc. for the rest of your trading team to use.
- A degree from a prestigious university in a numerate field. Previous successful candidates have degrees in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.
- Coding proficiency in C++ and Python.
- At least three years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader, where you used sophisticated quant methods for the research and optimisation of strategies.
- You will need to be a confident, resilient, and highly motivated individual, capable of working collaboratively with your colleagues in your office and in other locations.
- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Research
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