Quantitative Researcher

DV Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading LLC is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on orderbook-driven signal generation. You will analyze high-frequency limit orderbook data, build and backtest models, and collaborate with senior researchers to translate findings into trading strategies.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with LOB data, strong Python skills, and a solid statistics foundation to refine predictive signals for live markets.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional or research experience with orderbook/LOB data.
• Quantitative degree in Math/Statistics/CS or related field.
• Strong Python skills with pandas/NumPy.
• Solid foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-frequency limit orderbook data to identify patterns and predictive signals.
• Build and backtest quantitative models using tick and orderbook data.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and traders to translate research into production-ready strategies.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for processing large-scale market data.
• Apply tree-based machine learning methods to improve signal quality.
• Monitor and iterate on live signals and models based on performance.

Skills

Python

Pandas

NumPy

Quantitative analysis

Education

Quantitative degree in Math/Statistics/CS

Job description

About Us:

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview:

We’re looking for a Quantitative Researcher, focused on orderbook-driven signal generation. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has hands-on experience working with limit orderbook data and a genuine curiosity about how markets function at the tick level. You’ll work closely with senior researchers and traders to develop, test, and refine predictive signals and models that inform trading decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze high-frequency limit orderbook data to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and predictive signals
• Build and backtest quantitative models using historical tick and orderbook data
• Collaborate with senior researchers and traders to translate research findings into production-ready strategies
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for processing large-scale, high-frequency market data
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques, particularly tree-based methods, to improve signal quality
• Continuously monitor and iterate on live signals and models based on performance

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of professional or research experience working directly with orderbook / limit order book (LOB) data
• Technical degree/background in a quantitative field (Math, Statistics, CS, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering)
• Strong proficiency in Python, including standard data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, etc.)
• Genuine interest in financial markets and market microstructure - you follow markets, not just models
• Solid foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders

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