Prediction Markets Quantitative Researcher

DRW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

Job summary

DRW in New York seeks a Quantitative Researcher to join its Prediction Markets team. The role blends statistical modeling, data analysis, and strategy development to identify opportunities across rapid markets, working with traders and engineers from research to live deployment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in quantitative research or related fields, a degree in a quantitative discipline, strong Python skills, and the ability to drive open-ended research with rigor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, data science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and quantitative modeling.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical and machine learning methods to develop predictive models and trading signals.
• Analyze large and diverse datasets to identify market opportunities and inefficiencies.
• Research pricing, market microstructure, execution, and risk management.

Skills

Python

Quantitative research

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Communication with traders

Education

Quantitative or technical degree

Tools

Backtesting

Job description

DRW in New York seeks a Quantitative Researcher to join its Prediction Markets team. The role blends statistical modeling, data analysis, and strategy development to identify opportunities across rapid markets, working with traders and engineers from research to live deployment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in quantitative research or related fields, a degree in a quantitative discipline, strong Python skills, and the ability to drive open-ended research with rigor.