Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm seeks a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb in Stoke-on-Trent. The candidate will design and implement trading strategies, focusing on US equities intraday trading. With required advanced degrees, programming skills, and at least 2 years of relevant experience, this role offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

PnL share for bonuses

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as an alpha researcher in equities/stat-arb.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate with professionals on alpha research and risk management.
• Focus on US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical research

Programming

Data analysis

Education

Advanced degree or PhD in a quantitative field

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Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Radley James

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 Stoke-on-Trent to assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with a direct impact on the business. The role focuses on US equities intraday trading.

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

Desired Skills:

• Experience or internships in systematic alpha research.
• Experience or internships in automated market making.
• 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.