Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm seeks a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader in Kingston upon Hull. This role offers the chance to work on developing trading strategies while collaborating with industry experts, impacting the business directly. Ideal candidates should hold an advanced degree, have programming experience, and a background in statistical arbitrage.

Benefits

PnL share for bonuses

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Experience as an alpha researcher from an equities/stat-arb background.
• At least 2 years of experience in this field.
• Familiarity with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
• Contribute to alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction.
• Engage in US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Programming

Data Analysis

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative subject or PhD

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Job description

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Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

Radley James

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading international systematic trading firm is looking to hire a talented mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in Kingston upon Hull to assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals on projects such as alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the business. This position involves US equities intraday trading.

• Advanced degree in a quantitative subject or PhD (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
• Programming experience in one major language (C++, C#, Python, etc.).
• Experience as an alpha researcher from an equities/stat-arb background.
• Non-compete clauses of less than 12 months.
• At least 2 years of experience in this field.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience or internships in systematic alpha research is beneficial.
• Prior experience or internships in automated market making is beneficial.
• Experience working with large data sets.

This position offers a PnL share for bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary. We are open to relocating candidates from around the world!