Quantitative Researcher

Radley James; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley James is partnering with a Global HFT firm to recruit a Quantitative Researcher for Amsterdam. The role offers significant ownership over research projects with direct impact on live trading strategies, while collaborating with traders, developers and senior decision-makers.

You will work across multiple markets, analyze large datasets, and develop robust models. The firm is scaling globally and values analytical excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years' experience in quantitative research or similar.
• Strong academic background in Mathematics, CS, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Solid knowledge of statistics, probability, optimisation and quantitative modelling.
• Experience developing and evaluating systematic trading strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and research systematic trading strategies across multiple markets.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies.
• Develop, test and validate statistical and mathematical models.
• Conduct backtesting and strategy evaluation, analysing performance and risk.
• Work closely with traders and developers to take research ideas into production.
• Improve existing strategies and research methodologies.
• Explore new markets as the firm expands globally.
• Present research findings and ideas to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Python/C++ programming

Statistical modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Education

Strong academic background in Mathematics/CS/Statistics/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Quantitative Researcher - Global HFT Firm - Amsterdam

We are partnered with a rapidly growing quantitative trading firm that spun out of a top-tier trading firm six years ago, originally being its highest-performing HFT team.

The firm has grown to around 100 employees globally and continues to expand internationally, with crypto trading across China, connections to 14 exchanges, a growing Taiwan operation, and plans to expand into Brazil and Hong Kong.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team at a key stage of its global growth.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join the firm's growing research team. You will work closely with traders, developers and senior decision-makers to develop systematic trading strategies across global markets.

You will have significant ownership over your research, with the opportunity to see your work directly influence live trading strategies and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and research systematic trading strategies across multiple markets.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies.
• Develop, test and validate statistical and mathematical models.
• Conduct backtesting and strategy evaluation, analysing performance and risk.
• Work closely with traders and developers to take research ideas into production.
• Improve existing strategies and research methodologies.
• Explore new markets as the firm continues its global expansion.
• Present research findings and ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.

Markets

Potential exposure includes:

• CME
• India Options
• Korean Markets
• Crypto

Qualifications

• 3-8 years' experience in quantitative research, systematic trading or a similar role.
• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Strong understanding of statistics, probability, optimisation and quantitative modelling.
• Experience developing and evaluating systematic trading strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We are also open to exceptionally strong candidates who don't meet every requirement but demonstrate outstanding quantitative ability and relevant research experience.

Why Join?

• High ownership: Direct influence over live trading strategies.
• High visibility: Work closely with senior decision-makers.
• Collaborative culture: Close interaction between researchers, traders and engineers.
• Global expansion: Help build new strategies and enter new markets.
• Meaningful impact: Join while the firm is still scaling, giving you the opportunity to shape its future.
• Strong team stability: No departures from the core team to date.