Mid-Frequency Quant Researcher - Interest Rates Signals

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMarket Group seeks an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm. The role focuses on building predictive features and signals for mid-frequency trading in a Chicago-based environment.

You will design robust backtesting frameworks and monitor signal performance to adapt to changing market dynamics, ensuring results remain robust across regimes and conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a quantitative researcher with experience in the Interest Rate space.
• Passion and experience in feature engineering, signal generation, and building robust predictive models.
• Breadth and depth in mathematical background.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop predictive features and signals for mid-frequency trading.
• Design and maintain backtesting and performance-diagnostics frameworks.
• Continuously monitor and refine features to adapt to evolving market dynamics across regimes.
• Monitor and analyze signal performance post-production, identifying degradation and refinement opportunities.

Skills

Mathematical depth

Feature engineering

Signal development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in technical field

Job description

TransMarket Group seeks an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm. The role focuses on building predictive features and signals for mid-frequency trading in a Chicago-based environment.

You will design robust backtesting frameworks and monitor signal performance to adapt to changing market dynamics, ensuring results remain robust across regimes and conditions.