Quantitative Researcher: Market Signals & Trading

Susquehanna International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education program

Non-hierarchical culture

Competitive remuneration

Private healthcare

Gym allowances

Fully stocked kitchen

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Community events

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in Sydney, NSW seeks accomplished quantitative researchers to grow a career in quantitative finance. You will immerse in market data, apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming, and work with a team to backtest and productionize signals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technologists, researchers, strategists, and traders, with an orientation program bridging academia and industry and visa sponsorship available for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, or economics.
• Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential.
• Strong, practical computing skills; a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably.
• Experience working on in-depth research projects.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• As Quantitative Researcher, investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data using mathematics, statistics, and programming.
• Lifecycle of a quant project begins with an idea from anyone, including you, your mentor, or someone in the cafeteria.
• Through your research, you may discover a new pattern that can become a trading signal.
• Backtest your results with technologists and put the trading signal into production.
• As your trading strategy evolves, discuss with researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas.
• Some ideas become new quant projects and the lifecycle starts again.

Skills

Mathematical problem solving

Programming skills

Strong communication

Collaborative environment

Research experience

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Job description

Susquehanna International Group in Sydney, NSW seeks accomplished quantitative researchers to grow a career in quantitative finance. You will immerse in market data, apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming, and work with a team to backtest and productionize signals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technologists, researchers, strategists, and traders, with an orientation program bridging academia and industry and visa sponsorship available for this position.