Execution Quant Researcher: Trading Algorithms & Analytics

AXQ Capital, LP.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings accounts

Generous PTO

Office meals & events

Job summary

AXQ Capital in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research. You will work across global trading infrastructure to sharpen execution quality and translate edge into net trading profits.

Collaborate with PMs, researchers, and developers to build analytics, test algorithms, and enhance backtesting. A strong background in quantitative methods and 2+ years in related roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative/technical field such as math, physics, statistics, or CS.
• 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or related role.
• Self-motivated, highly productive, with strong ownership and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Building execution analytics and real-time monitoring across dozens of global markets.
• Designing, selecting, and live-testing trading algorithms.
• Developing backtesting frameworks with robust transaction and impact cost modeling.
• Capitalizing on new developments in global exchange structure and alternative liquidity.
• Expanding portfolio internalization and optimizing trade scheduling.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Execution research

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in quantitative/technical field

Job description

AXQ Capital in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research. You will work across global trading infrastructure to sharpen execution quality and translate edge into net trading profits.

Collaborate with PMs, researchers, and developers to build analytics, test algorithms, and enhance backtesting. A strong background in quantitative methods and 2+ years in related roles are expected.