Derivatives Quant Researcher - Market Signals Architect

Jump Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Retirement plan with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jump Trading Group seeks a quantitative researcher to apply math, statistics, and machine learning to identify patterns and predict market signals in global derivatives space. You will collaborate with traders, engineers, and researchers to push ideas and implement models.

The role requires deep knowledge of derivatives, strong programming in Python and C++, and the ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving financial environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field with strong research background.
• Experience building quantitative, data-driven trading models.
• Familiarity with derivatives products and market mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Apply math, statistics, and ML to identify patterns and predict market signals in global derivatives space.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, hardware/software engineers and business teams to implement ideas.

Skills

Quantitative strategies

Market expertise

Derivatives knowledge

Python

C++

Machine learning

Research collaboration

Reliable availability

Education

Master or PhD in applied math/stat/OR/ML/physics

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Jump Trading Group seeks a quantitative researcher to apply math, statistics, and machine learning to identify patterns and predict market signals in global derivatives space. You will collaborate with traders, engineers, and researchers to push ideas and implement models.

The role requires deep knowledge of derivatives, strong programming in Python and C++, and the ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving financial environment.