Automated Alpha Trader & Quant Researcher (PhDs Welcome)

Susquehanna International Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trader in New York to combine research with trading intuition and to build data-driven, automated strategies. You will monitor live performance, refine models, and collaborate with researchers and technologists in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and live trading performance, with a base pay of $300,000 per year and visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics.
• Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions.
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Modeling using probability theory, stats and ML to analyze market behavior.
• Alpha monetization by blending signals with live market insights.
• Oversee deployment and real-time operation of strategies and fine-tune parameters.
• Collaborate with researchers and technologists to build parts of the execution engine.
• Participate in a comprehensive education program and mentorship.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Collaborative

Trading interest

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trader in New York to combine research with trading intuition and to build data-driven, automated strategies. You will monitor live performance, refine models, and collaborate with researchers and technologists in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and live trading performance, with a base pay of $300,000 per year and visa sponsorship available.