Quantitative Researcher, PhD

About the role

Join us as a Quantitative Researcher, where you will contribute to developing signals, models, and strategies for trading financial markets. You will also design and implement various components of our research system and evaluate their effectiveness through rigorous statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement various components of our research system
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented components using rigorous statistical methods
• Work with a small team with exposure to multiple areas of research
• Rapidly grow your knowledge of quantitative finance

Requirements

• Active PhD graduates or Postdocs pursuing a degree in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific discipline
• Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Programming proficiency in Python or C++
• Experience in solving data-intensive problems a plus
• Demonstrated ability to complete statistical or applied mathematical research a plus
• Successful participation in mathematical competitions such as IMO, Putnam a plus
• Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous
• Willingness to challenge assumptions and revise opinions in the face of compelling evidence
• Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Willing to take ownership of one’s work, working both independently and within a small team
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple threads of work
• Able to work across disciplines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting

Benefits

• Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events
• Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
• Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package