Junior Quantitative Researcher - Amsterdam

Quantbox Research; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4 Weeks of paid vacation

Medical insurance

International team outing

Job summary

A technology-driven proprietary trading firm is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher in Amsterdam. You will enhance trading algorithms using rigorous scientific methods and collaborate with teams to analyze market behavior. This position requires a bachelor's degree or PhD in a relevant field and familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C++, and R. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree / PhD in a relevant field.
• Ability to think independently and use a creative approach in problem solving.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, and R programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve models for competitive market advantage.
• Apply rigorous scientific methods and machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with traders and software developers to enhance trading algorithms.

Skills

Ability to think independently

Creative problem solving

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with C++

Familiarity with R

Education

Bachelor's degree / PhD in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics

Job description

Junior Quantitative Researcher - Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Quantbox is a technology-driven Proprietary trading firm that specializes in systematic alpha research and electronic market‑making on various exchanges. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues with significant market share. We are looking to appoint a Junior Quantitative Researcher/Trader.

What you’ll need:

• You possess a bachelor's degree / Phd in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field
• Ability to think independently and use a creative approach in problem solving
• Familiarity with python, C++, R programming languages

You will be responsible for building and improving the models that keep us competitive in the market. You will work alongside the traders, software developers and our engineering scientist; you would learn, research, improve, test, and build our trading algorithms to increase trading profitability. A typical day involves applying rigorous scientific methods and machine learning techniques to a vast array of datasets in order to create insights on how the market behaves.

Quantbox is an equal opportunity employer.

Quantbox is a place of friends and colleagues, where people convert their passion into action. We believe in togetherness that brings out the best in ourselves and our Company. Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver. Everyone on the team is approachable.

Employee remuneration packages are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain competitive. In recognition of our employees’ contributions and performance, for full time permanent roles we provide:

• Competitive compensation
• 4 Weeks of paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• International team outing

Quantbox is an equal opportunities employer.