Systematic Quantitative Researcher - PhD

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to come up with economic and microstructure hypotheses
• Build predictive and explanatory models to describe financial markets
• Add revenue by applying thorough research processes to real life business problems
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of research and trading infrastructure

Qualifications

• PhD in Science or Engineering fields (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Operations Research)
• Proven ability to conduct independent, high-quality research
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas and research results, both in writing and verbally
• Unwavering commitment to quality, coupled with a drive for delivering commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying quantitative modeling techniques to large, complex datasets
• Strong track record of publications in an industry setting
• Advanced Python programming skills

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in C++
• Experience in financial markets
• Experience using NumPy and Pandas libraries
• Experience with the software development lifecycle

Pay

The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Salary Range

• $175,000 - $200,000 USD