Quant Researcher - ETF's

Fionics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fionics in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to design and optimise systematic ETF trading strategies within a small, elite team of PhDs and senior modellers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous modelling, and extending the firm's framework to international markets; you will contribute to growth in a high‑impact asset class without taking independent risk.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative modelling and research capabilities.
• ETF trading experience is valued and should pair with robust quantitative skills.
• Ability to think independently and creatively within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Research, model and optimise systematic ETF trading strategies.
• Extend the team’s framework into international markets.
• Collaborate closely with a high-expectation group of PhDs and senior modellers.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

ETF trading background

Research skills

Independent thinking

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Quantitative Researcher — ETF Strategies

New York (London possible) | Full-time | On-site

Hiring for one of the world's leading systematic investment firms. This role sits within a small, elite ETF team. You'll join a tight-knit group of PhDs and senior modellers working on systematic ETF strategies.

The Role

Research, model, and optimise systematic ETF trading strategies. Help extend the team's proven framework into international markets. Highly collaborative. You won't be taking independent risk, but you'll directly shape the growth of a massively successful asset class.

You

• 2-4 years post-PhD experience, ideally in ETF trading or systematic strategies with strong overlap
• Exceptional modelling and research skills - creative, rigorous, independent thinker
• ETF trading background valued - needs to come with strong quantitative chops, not just execution
• Comfortable in a small team with high expectations