Junior Quant Researcher

Overview

In this role you will research and implement trading ideas within the firm’s automated framework. You will analyze large data sets with advanced statistics to uncover opportunities and deepen your understanding of market structures across exchanges and asset classes. You work closely with cross-regional colleagues to prepare for trading sessions and monitor strategy performance in real time. This is a high-impact, data-driven role at a trading-focused firm, offering opportunities to influence model decisions and strategy outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary (minimum $150,000 in New York)
• discretionary bonuses potentially significant
• health, dental, and wellness plans
• 401(k) contributions

Responsibilities

• research and implement trading ideas within the automated framework
• analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify opportunities
• develop understanding of market structure across exchanges and asset classes
• pre-market data and process readiness checks
• monitor strategy performance during market hours

Key requirements

• quantitative background with degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science or Physics
• programming proficiency in at least one major language (C++, Java, Python)
• strong communication skills across regions
• ability to work well under pressure

• strong communication
• collaboration across regions
• ability to work under pressure
• C++
• Java
• Python

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