Junior Quant Trader - Build Models & Trade Live Markets

Saragossa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saragossa is seeking a Junior quantitative Trader to help build models and strategies that drive trading performance. You will identify edges, help build predictive models, automate processes, and see your work impact live markets in real time.

You’ll work with large datasets, develop trading strategies, and collaborate with traders and developers to continually improve performance. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is required, with an emphasis on statistics, curiosity, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, data science, or analytics.
• Experience in sports, betting, prediction markets, trading, or market data is a plus.
• Proficient in Python, R, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Help build predictive models and trading strategies.
• Identify edges and automate processes to improve performance.
• Work with traders and developers to implement models in live markets.
• Handle large datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Collaborate across teams to iteratively improve results.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Data wrangling

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Saragossa is seeking a Junior quantitative Trader to help build models and strategies that drive trading performance. You will identify edges, help build predictive models, automate processes, and see your work impact live markets in real time.

You’ll work with large datasets, develop trading strategies, and collaborate with traders and developers to continually improve performance. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is required, with an emphasis on statistics, curiosity, and problem solving.