Quantitative Researcher, Options

Aptitude Asia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established trading firm in Sydney is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join its Options Trading Team. You will develop predictive models using large data sets and work closely with traders to influence decision-making.

The role requires strong mathematical ability, coding proficiency, and a track record of solving complex quantitative problems. Collaboration with researchers locally and regionally is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience building large-scale data pipelines and turning insights into production-ready solutions.
• Strong mathematical background with ability to tackle complex quantitative problems.
• Comfort with coding and deploying research outputs to production environments.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead discussions with traders and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance predictive models using extensive internal and external data.
• Collaborate with traders; deliver outputs that influence trading decisions.
• Tackle complex statistical challenges related to volatility forecasts and optimization.
• Work with local and regional researchers to share methods and findings.

Skills

Big data

Data pipelines

Mathematics

Coding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Options data

Delta one

Job description

7d ago , from E-Financial Careers Australia

A well-established trading firm, is looking to hire an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join its Options Trading Team in Sydney.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance predictive models based on data, drawing from extensive internal and external datasets.
• Partner closely with traders, supplying outputs that directly shape their trading choices.
• Tackle intricate mathematical and statistical challenges focused on volatility forecasts and optimisation.
• Engage in tight collaboration with fellow researchers at both local and regional levels.

Job Requirements

• Possess robust expertise in managing big data and designing pipelines, with a focus on comprehending business challenges and deploying solutions into production.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency and enthusiasm for mathematical topics, along with solid comfort in coding.
• Exhibit the capacity to independently resolve complicated problems while making effective use of available resources.
• Show skill in working with stakeholders and directing sophisticated discussions.
• Display effective communication abilities and a readiness to question established norms
• Prior experience in options data driven research or systematic trading in delta one space is highly preferred