Experienced Quantitative Researcher

Optiver; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial trading firm in Singapore is seeking an Experienced Quantitative Researcher to enhance trading strategies through collaboration and innovative research. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in quantitative fields with programming skills. The role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional development, alongside competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus and health insurance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Daily breakfast and lunch

Weekly in-house chair massages

Corporate health insurance

Work-from-home allowance

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quantitative research experience on a successful futures / equities trading team.
• Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies.
• Experience in computationally intensive research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alpha, signal, and feature research, developing models to enhance predictions.
• Collaborate with peers to refine trading strategies.
• Optimise research workflows to increase efficiency.

Skills

Quantitative research experience

Programming (C++, C, Python, Java)

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field

Job description

Optiver is seeking an Experienced Quantitative Researcher to join our D1 Trading Team, where you’ll run fully automated trading strategies powered by Machine Learning. As part of this high-impact, collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in developing, improving, and executing trading strategies, directly shaping our research and execution pipeline.

What you’ll do

• Conduct alpha, signal, and feature research, developing models to enhance predictions and improve trading algorithms.
• Collaborate with peers to review research, solve complex problems, and refine trading strategies.
• Optimise research workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic discussions, helping shape the future direction of the business.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
• Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.
• Daily breakfast and lunch.
• Weekly in-house chair massages.
• Corporate health insurance.
• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
• A work-from-home allowance and support.

Who you are

• 5+ years of quantitative research experience on a successful futures / equities trading team.
• Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies, ranging from intra-day to several days’ holding period.
• Experience in computationally intensive research.
• BS, MS, and / or PhD in a quantitative or technical field.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C++, C, Python, Java).
• A highly collaborative team player, valuing diverse perspectives and building strong partnerships.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, sets ambitious goals, and proactively identifies opportunities for impact.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to . We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [e-mail].