Jobs · Finance · New York

Senior Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Macro (Futures & FX)

Selby Jennings · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct alpha research and develop predictive models across large-scale financial datasets
  • Build and enhance research infrastructure, including data pipelines, modeling frameworks, and backtesting systems
  • Own the full lifecycle of research ideas—partnering with PMs and researchers to take concepts from hypothesis through production deployment
  • Design scalable systems that support both research workflows and live trading environments
  • Improve research velocity by developing tools, frameworks, and data access solutions
  • Translate complex research outputs into actionable insights for portfolio managers and senior investment stakeholders

What We're Looking For

  • 3–10+ years of experience in quantitative research, research engineering, or systematic investing environments
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with experience building production-quality systems
  • Deep understanding of statistics, machine learning, and/or data-driven modeling techniques
  • Experience working with large datasets and building research or analytics platforms
  • Ability to operate across both research and engineering functions while collaborating closely with investment teams
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical work and commercial impact

Preferred Background

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)
  • Experience in equities or multi-asset systematic strategies
  • Exposure to distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale research platforms
  • Prior experience at a leading hedge fund, prop trading firm, or systematic asset manager

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