Junior Quantitative Researcher - Cambridge

Quantbox Research; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven trading firm in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to build and improve models that enhance trading profitability. The role requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or physics, along with skills in Python, C++, and R. The firm promotes a collaborative and innovative environment with competitive compensation, 4 weeks vacation, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

4 Weeks of paid vacation

Medical insurance

International team outing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant field.
• Ability to think independently and creatively.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, R programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve models to increase trading profitability.
• Collaborate with traders and software developers.
• Apply scientific methods and machine learning techniques.

Skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with C++

Familiarity with R

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field

Job description

Junior Quantitative Researcher - Cambridge

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Quantbox is a technology-driven Proprietary trading firm that specializes in systematic alpha research and electronic market-making on various exchanges. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues with significant market share. We are looking to appoint a Junior Quantitative Researcher.

What you’ll need:

• You possess a Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree or PhD in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field
• Ability to think independently and use creative approach in problem solving
• Familiarity with python, C++, R programming languages

You will be responsible for building and improving the models that keeps us competitive in the market. You will work alongside the traders, software developers and our engineering scientist, you would learn, research, improve, test, build our trading algorithms to increase trading profitability. A typical day involves applying rigorous scientific method, machine learning techniques to a vast array of datasets in order to create insights on how the market behave.

Quantbox is a place of friends and colleagues, where people convert their passion into action. We believe in togetherness that brings out the best in ourselves and our Company. Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver. Everyone on the team is approachable.

Employee remuneration packages are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain competitive. In recognition of our employees’ contributions and performance, for full time permanent roles we provide:

• Competitive compensation
• 4 Weeks of paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• International team outing

Quantbox is an equal opportunities employer.