Options Quant Researcher — Build & Scale Trading Systems

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC in Chicago is looking for a quantitative researcher to evaluate algorithms, improve trading systems, and mentor graduate researchers. The candidate should possess an Ms or PhD in a quantitative field, with at least 5 years in financial services, and strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.

The role also requires collaboration with trading teams and the ability to research and prototype innovative solutions. Experience with options pricing and quantitative modeling is vital for success.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years in financial services or a quantitative environment.
• Experience in project or people management is preferred.
• Proven success in quantitative modeling and algorithm development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to evaluate algorithms and improve trading systems.
• Rapidly research and prototype new algorithmic ideas.
• Mentor graduate quantitative researchers.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Programming (Python)

Project management

Algorithm development

Options pricing

Education

Ms or PhD in a highly quantitative field

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Quant Blueprint LLC in Chicago is looking for a quantitative researcher to evaluate algorithms, improve trading systems, and mentor graduate researchers. The candidate should possess an Ms or PhD in a quantitative field, with at least 5 years in financial services, and strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.

The role also requires collaboration with trading teams and the ability to research and prototype innovative solutions. Experience with options pricing and quantitative modeling is vital for success.