Hybrid Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Trading

Chicago Trading Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its dynamic team in New York. This role focuses on analyzing market data and developing predictive models to enhance trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Science or Engineering and extensive experience in quantitative research within trading environments.

CTC offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 – $300,000, along with an annual discretionary bonus. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a collaborative workplace that promotes innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher in a top systematic trading team.
• Demonstrable track record of generating positive PnL.
• Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical application in fast-paced trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to come up with economic and microstructure hypotheses.
• Build predictive and explanatory models to describe financial markets.
• Conduct independent, high-quality research in quantitative finance.

Skills

Programming skills

Statistical analysis

Quantitative problem solving

Market data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Science or Engineering

Tools

Python (Numpy, Pandas)

Job description

Chicago Trading Company is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its dynamic team in New York. This role focuses on analyzing market data and developing predictive models to enhance trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Science or Engineering and extensive experience in quantitative research within trading environments.

CTC offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 – $300,000, along with an annual discretionary bonus. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a collaborative workplace that promotes innovation.