Quantitative Researcher – Equities
Core Responsibilities
- Understand the current suite of models and algorithms to make any short-term improvements while building a foundation to further leverage these models
- Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through specific deep-dives and broad data analysis
- Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python
- Once validated, see through the high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading
Skills and Experience
- 3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space
- Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results, preference in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science
- Experience working on a market making system, preferably in a more automated environment
About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
Pay
The Base Salary range for the role is $250,000 - $300,000 USD