Quantitative Researcher - Graduate: 2027

SIG Susquehanna; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education programme

London office facilities

Onsite catering

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna is seeking recent or upcoming PhD and research master’s graduates to join our quantitative research graduate programme in London. You will be taught everything needed to succeed, even without a finance background.

The programme combines education with hands-on trading games and project work, exposing you to problem conceptualisation, modelling, back-testing and monitoring under senior traders and researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD or research master's completed in a quantitative discipline.
• Available to join the graduate programme in June 2027.
• No finance background required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the education programme and hands-on trading games.
• Work on problem conceptualisation, modelling, back-testing and iteration.
• Collaborate with senior traders and researchers on projects.

Skills

Research minded

Analytical

Clear communicator

PhD/Research master

Education

PhD or research master

Job description

Overview

At Susquehanna, quantitative researchers drive innovation from the centre of our trading floor. Leveraging expertise in probability, statistics, numerical analysis, stochastic optimisation, and machine learning, they play a pivotal role in developing and refining our trading strategies.

We are looking for recent or upcoming PhD and research master’s graduates to join our quantitative research graduate programme. Run by a team of dedicated senior traders and quantitative researchers, our education programme is widely recognised as being the best in the industry. Don’t worry if you don’t come from a finance background – we will teach you everything you need to succeed.

A core strength of our graduate programme is that our education is complemented by hands‑on trading games and project work. Through this work, graduates gain exposure to all phases of the work of quantitative researchers including problem conceptualisation, modelling, strategy back‑testing and iteration, implementation, and monitoring.

What we’re looking for

• Research-minded: You enjoy diving deep into a question and building mathematical models to reveal patterns in vast amounts of data.
• Analytical & detail‑oriented: You approach problems with a curious and analytical mindset – building models, interpreting data, and uncovering insights with precision.
• Clear communicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with and are comfortable sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts, and listening to the views of others.
• Soon‑to‑be research master’s/PhD graduate or post‑doc: You have completed research in a quantitative discipline and are available to join the graduate programme in June 2027.

What’s in it for you

• Education: Our industry‑leading education programme is designed to facilitate researchers’ transition to the world of quantitative trading. You will attend classes covering a vast range of topics (Options Pricing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Techniques, Game Theory… the list goes on!) from some of the most experienced employees in Susquehanna.
• Collaboration: You will get to work with a wide range of people in the classroom and through your project work; people who share a passion for mathematics, problem‑solving, game theory, and technology.
• Culture: Our non‑hierarchical, casual, and collaborative culture allows employees of every level to thrive.
• Perks: We offer a highly competitive compensation package to our graduates. Located in our brand new office in London’s city centre, our office features free onsite catering, a games room and dedicated education space.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Susquehanna is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us.