Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Junior Quantitative Researcher

JobStash · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
FinanceInternship

About The Role

You develop trading strategies with statistical and machine learning algorithms, design optimization algorithms for portfolio construction, and build quantitative models describing market behavior. You also advance existing initiatives and explore new research topics.

Requirements

  • Completed bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field upon employment
  • Expertise in statistics and machine learning
  • Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems
  • Intermediate Python programming skills
  • Graduating August 2027 or prior
  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment

Responsibilities

  • Develop trading strategies using statistical algorithms
  • Develop trading strategies using machine learning algorithms
  • Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction
  • Develop quantitative models describing market behavior
  • Advance existing initiatives
  • Explore opportunities for new research topics

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Discretionary performance bonus

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