Quantitative Researcher — Trading Models & Data Science

Tradermath; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Street is seeking Quantitative Researchers to build models, strategies, and systems that price and trade financial instruments. You will work with experienced researchers who mentor on experiment design, data generation, time series analysis, and feature engineering for financial datasets.

The role emphasizes applying various statistical and ML techniques, from linear models to deep learning, to fit problems and drive actionable trading insights.

Qualifications

• Strong programming ability with Python.
• Ability to apply logical and mathematical thinking to diverse problems.
• Intellectually curious and eager to learn new things.
• Open-minded thinker and precise communicator who enjoys collaboration.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop models, strategies, and systems to price and trade financial instruments.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and traders to share insights and improve models.
• Learn experiment design, dataset generation, time series analysis, feature engineering, and model building for financial datasets.

Skills

Python

Mathematical thinking

English fluency

Collaboration

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Jane Street is seeking Quantitative Researchers to build models, strategies, and systems that price and trade financial instruments. You will work with experienced researchers who mentor on experiment design, data generation, time series analysis, and feature engineering for financial datasets.

The role emphasizes applying various statistical and ML techniques, from linear models to deep learning, to fit problems and drive actionable trading insights.