Junior Quant Researcher — Elite Firm, $1M+ Potential

Hunter Bond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond seeks a Junior Quant Researcher to join its research team in New York. The role centers on translating cutting-edge mathematics and large datasets into trading strategies with real-world impact.

You will pursue research alongside top quant traders, with compensation potential described as extraordinary and $1M+ earnings. PhD graduates encouraged to apply with no prior finance experience required.

Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred in any STEM subject.
• Top 100 global university with an exceptional academic track record.
• Outstanding analytical ability, mathematical intuition and programming skills.
• 2027 PhD graduates particularly encouraged to apply.
• No finance experience necessary. Intellectual horsepower comes first.

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside elite traders, turning research into real-world trading strategies.
• Fast-paced, data-intensive research with genuine, measurable impact.
• Opportunities to see research meet a sophisticated trading operation.

Skills

Analytical ability

Mathematical intuition

Programming skills

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

C++

Matlab

Job description

Hunter Bond seeks a Junior Quant Researcher to join its research team in New York. The role centers on translating cutting-edge mathematics and large datasets into trading strategies with real-world impact.

You will pursue research alongside top quant traders, with compensation potential described as extraordinary and $1M+ earnings. PhD graduates encouraged to apply with no prior finance experience required.