PhD Graduate Quantitative Researcher New

Trading Interview; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flow Academy

Daily catered lunch

In-house gym

Company boat

Bi-weekly massages

Annual company trip

Global rotations

Job summary

Flow Traders is seeking a PhD Graduate Quantitative Researcher for our Amsterdam office to join a leading proprietary trading team. You will translate complex quantitative problems into models and deploy them in live markets.

You will design and optimize models, analyze large data sets, and collaborate with traders to bring research into production while monitoring model performance and refining as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Strong statistical and linear algebra knowledge.
• Proficiency in implementing models in Python or C++.
• Experience in Deep Learning is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with independent work capability.
• Ownership and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Statistics

Linear algebra

Python

C++

Analytical thinking

Independent problem solving

Ownership

Education

PhD in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

Deep Learning frameworks

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for a PhD Graduate 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,so talent can grow here, and stay here. See our benefits below:

• 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
• and more

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.

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