PhD Quantitative Researcher - Live Markets & ML

Flow Traders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Traders in New York is seeking a PhD Graduate Quantitative Researcher to join the quantitative trading team. Design, implement, and deploy models for systematic trading, and collaborate with traders to bring research into live production.

You will analyze large datasets, optimize algorithms, and leverage statistical and machine learning techniques in a fast-paced live market environment. The role emphasizes ownership and independent problem solving.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Strong statistical and linear algebra knowledge.
• Proficiency in implementing models and algorithms in Python or C++.
• Experience in Deep Learning is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently on open‑ended problems.
• Ownership and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, optimize, and deploy state-of-the-art models and algorithms for systematic trading.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and signals for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and technologists to productionize models.
• Monitor and refine existing models based on live market performance.

Skills

Statistics

Linear algebra

Python

C++

Deep Learning

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

PhD in Mathematics/Physics/CS

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Flow Traders in New York is seeking a PhD Graduate Quantitative Researcher to join the quantitative trading team. Design, implement, and deploy models for systematic trading, and collaborate with traders to bring research into live production.

You will analyze large datasets, optimize algorithms, and leverage statistical and machine learning techniques in a fast-paced live market environment. The role emphasizes ownership and independent problem solving.