Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Incoming Graduate, Full-Time)

3Red Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health benefits

401k plan

Job summary

3Red Partners is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher for 2027 incoming graduates to join our Chicago team. The role focuses on expanding and optimizing trading opportunities with strong emphasis on math, technology, and collaboration.

Ideal candidates are completing a STEM degree in 2027 (Bachelor/Master/PhD) and have internship experience as a Quantitative Researcher, Developer, or Trader, plus proficiency in Python, C++, and machine learning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in STEM to graduate in 2027
• Strong Python/C++ and ML exposure
• 1+ internships as Quantitative Researcher/Developer/Trader

Responsibilities

• Optimize current strategy components and identify new opportunities
• Research and test alphas to improve tools and trading efficiency
• Enhance the production trading system and rewrite trades/signals

Skills

Python

C++

Machine Learning

Multi-tasking

Education

STEM Degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Tools

Machine Learning Tools

Job description

Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Incoming Graduate, Full-Time)

Chicago

3Red Partners LLC, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Incoming Graduate) to join the team. 3Red Partners is committed to leveraging technology and math to implement competitive trading strategies. Our team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. We focus our efforts on hiring extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate with each other and compete in the world’s financial markets.

The Graduate Quantitative Researcher will have the opportunity to work in our Chicago headquarters focusing on expanding and optimizing current and future trading opportunities. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

Your impact:

• Work with the team to optimize the current strategy components and identify new trading opportunities
• Research and test alphas to improve existing tools and identify methods to increase trading efficiency
• Focus on enhancing the production trading system and rewriting existing trades and signals
• A student completing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree with an emphasis in a STEM‑related field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.), graduating in 2027 by August '27
• 1+ industry internships as a Quantitative Researcher, Developer, or Trader
• Experience with Python, C++, and machine learning tools
• Strong multi-tasking skills, including the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at one time

3Red offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a base salary, we offer performance‑based bonuses, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence. We also provide comprehensive health benefits, a 401k plan, commuter and wellness reimbursements, as well as several learning and development perks. Our casual dress code, weekly lunches, and team events foster a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture. At our Chicago headquarters, we enhance the workday with fully stocked pantries offering snacks and drinks, a Zen Room for relaxation, and an environment designed to support productivity and well‑being.

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.

3Red Partners does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes will become property of our team.