Junior Quantitative Researcher

Flow Traders; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flow Academy

Daily catered lunch

In-house Bar and Lounge

Company boat

In-house gym

Bi-weekly massages

Annual company trip

Global rotations

Job summary

Flow Traders in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join the quantitative trading team. You will design, implement, and optimize models for systematic trading, leveraging mathematics, statistics, and machine learning to extract actionable signals from large market data.

You will work with traders and technologists to deploy models into production, monitor performance, and refine approaches in a fast-paced live market environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Strong statistical and linear algebra knowledge.
• Proficiency in implementing models and algorithms in Python or C++.
• Experience in Deep Learning is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on open-ended, ambiguous problems.
• Ownership and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, optimize, and deploy state-of-the-art models and algorithms for systematic trading.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and signals that can be translated into trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and technologists to bring models from research into live production.
• Monitor and refine existing models based on live market performance.

Skills

Statistics

Linear algebra

Python

C++

Deep Learning

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

PhD in Mathematics/Physics/CS or related quantitative field

Tools

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join the quantitative trading team at our Amsterdam office. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. As a firm, we are committed to leveraging advances in computer science, statistics, and machine learning to generate value in the financial markets.

A successful Quantitative Researcher is an expert in mathematics and statistics, passionate about translating challenging quantitative problems into equations and models, and skilled at optimizing them using cutting-edge computational techniques. If you're at the top of your quantitative, modeling, and coding game, and excited to test these skills in competitive live markets, this opportunity is for you.

What you will do

• Design, build, optimize, and deploy state-of-the‑art models and algorithms for systematic trading.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and signals that can be translated into trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and technologists to bring models from research into live production.
• Monitor and refine existing models based on live market performance.

What you need to succeed

• A PhD degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• Strong statistical and linear algebra knowledge.
• Proficiency in implementing models and algorithms in programming languages such as Python or C++.
• Experience in Deep Learning is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently on open‑ended, ambiguous problems.
• Ownership and entrepreneurship.

What we offer

At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits.

• Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain‑related conferences
• Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
• In‑house Bar and Lounge with arcade, table tennis, billiards, and game consoles
• Company boat
• In‑house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer
• Bi‑weekly massages
• Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year, such as the New Years Event
• Global rotations across our offices worldwide