Quantitative Researcher: Trading Team & ML Forecasts

Jump Trading; Amsterdam; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Medical Insurance

Group Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in Amsterdam seeks a Quantitative Researcher to collect and analyze data sets, identify market patterns, and utilize advanced statistical models for trading. Successful candidates will have programming skills in C++ or Python and experience with data mining and machine learning techniques. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams to innovate trading strategies that leverage machine learning. Applicants should possess a Masters or PhD in relevant fields and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success with profitable trading strategies.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
• Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques.
• Strong experience developing statistical models in a trading environment.
• Experience with large data sets and statistical models.
• Fascinated by advancing machine learning in trading.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze extensive data sets to identify patterns.
• Use statistical analysis and machine learning for forecasts.
• Collaborate with scientists and traders to express new ideas.

Skills

Profitable trading strategies

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Statistical analysis

Data mining techniques

Machine learning

Linear regression

Non-linear regression

Neural networks

MATLAB

R

Education

Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics

Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

The quantitative trading teams at Jump Trading probe and examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.

What You'll Do:

Quantitative Researchers collect and analyze tens of thousands of data sets, identify patterns and extract insights into the complexities in financial markets. Researchers lean heavily on statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering skills; applying the results of their research to forecasts and predictive trading models. Jump’s Quantitative Researchers are constantly collaborating with other scientists, traders, hardware and software developers, and market facing business teams to push for the best expression of our new ideas. Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Proven success with profitable trading strategies.
• Strong programming skills in C++/Python in a Linux environment.
• Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques, such as linear and non-linear regression analysis, neural networks, or support vector machines.
• Strong experience developing statistical models in a trading environment.
• Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models.
• Fascinated and interested in advancing machine learning within the trading community.
• Possess strong familiarity with Python, R or MATLAB along with development skills to support research efforts.
• Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics (or related subject).
• Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment.
• Reliable and predictable availability
  
  

Benefits include:

• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits