PhD Quant Researcher: Data-Driven Trading & Innovation

Radix Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Radix Trading is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to leverage strong quantitative skills and coding proficiency to identify trading opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to grow through impactful projects and collaborations without necessitating a background in finance but rather in analytical fields. Candidates should possess a drive for improvement, mental flexibility, and a focus on results, complementing the firm's innovative approach to trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Persistent drive to improve and rise to the next level.
• Creative problem solving and probabilistic thinking.
• Team mindset and commitment to team success.
• Mental flexibility and self-awareness.
• Orientation towards making money and implementing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Identify trading opportunities through quantitative research.
• Contribute to various projects and directly impact the firm’s bottom line.
• Build research-driven trading strategies and frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Programming in C++

Statistical Methods

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Job description

Radix Trading is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to leverage strong quantitative skills and coding proficiency to identify trading opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to grow through impactful projects and collaborations without necessitating a background in finance but rather in analytical fields. Candidates should possess a drive for improvement, mental flexibility, and a focus on results, complementing the firm's innovative approach to trading strategies.