Experienced Quantitative Strategist

About the Role

We are seeking candidates with quantitative research experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies across a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies, and options.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research, modeling, portfolio construction, optimization, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies
• Build and maintain tools and systems used throughout the quantitative research and portfolio management processes

Requirements

• PhD or Masters degree from a top university, with a major in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance discipline
• 2-8 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or quantitative development for systematic strategies
• Demonstrated ability to program in Python and/or C++, with a strong background in data structures and algorithms
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong moral integrity and work ethic

Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible spending account
• 401k
• Fully paid parental leave
• Generous PTO (paid time off) consisting of:
  • Twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month
  • Three personal days
  • Ten sick days
• Employee discounts for gym memberships and wellness activities
• Healthy snacks and casual dress code
• Learning and development courses, speakers, and team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 USD. You will also be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and benefits.