Business Intelligence Researcher

About the role

Jump Trading Group empowers exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets. Our Business Intelligence team focuses on empowering the firm with analysis and insight that maximizes revenue and influences high-stakes global decision-making. This team develops data pipelines, supports an enterprise BI analytics platform, and provides research across many areas of the organization.

As a Business Intelligence Researcher in New York, you will work hands-on with all areas of the organization while gaining a keen understanding of the use of data across the firm. We value both deep expertise in specific areas and well-rounded generalists who tackle high-impact problems across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to efforts that surface meaningful business intelligence insights
• Partner with Developers, Researchers, and Data Analysts to solve challenging problems, whether by going deep in a single domain or spanning many
• Follow threads of information across teams and systems, connecting disparate inputs into coherent insights and actionable recommendations
• Work with technology teams on process design, workflow, data management, and more
• Liaise with research and trading teams on topics including post-trade statistical analysis of trading performance
• Broadcast key insights globally to connect the company across regions
• Produce research that educates and influences exchange decision-making on market structure, product availability, and more
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Requirements

• Relentless curiosity, an instinct to ask thoughtful questions, dig beneath the surface, and keep learning
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link details across different data sources, processes, and departments to broader business impact
• Deep interest in and passion for trading and global markets
• Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences, translating in both directions
• Self-starter, scrappy, and creative, with good instincts and a nose for making money
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Ability to quickly learn business concepts, internalize priorities, and network effectively with peers
• Engineering experience working with programming languages for automation tasks (Python, etc.)
• Practical understanding of database concepts and ETL pipelining
• Experience with data analysis, SQL, and Linux
• Reliable and predictable availability

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation plus paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness Programs

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $175,000 USD - $200,000 USD