Quantitative Analyst

The Phoenix Group; New York; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group Advisors is seeking a highly skilled quantitative researcher to join our trading-focused team in New York. You will transform financial data into profitable strategies and contribute to global trading initiatives.

Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials, advanced programming abilities in Python, R, C++, and experience in back-testing. We value creative thinkers who thrive under pressure and in fast-paced markets.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record in math, statistics, physics, engineering, CS or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and financial data analysis.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, C++, or similar.
• Experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and back-testing trading strategies.
• Ability to think creatively and solve complex problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Utilize financial data to enhance profitability, mitigate risk, and optimize transaction costs.
• Generate fresh trading ideas, translate them into actionable systematic strategies, and rigorously evaluate their performance.
• Contribute insights that influence trading operations and success on a global scale.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Programming in Python/R/C++

Data manipulation / back-testing

Creative problem solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Trading platforms

Big data technologies

Cloud computing environments

Job description

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day:

As a key member of our team, you will utilize financial data to enhance profitability, mitigate risk, and optimize transaction costs. Your responsibilities will include generating fresh trading ideas, translating them into actionable systematic strategies, and rigorously evaluating their performance. Your insights will directly influence our trading operations and success on a global scale.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional academic record in math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and financial data analysis
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, C++, or similar
• Experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and back‑testing trading strategies
• Ability to think creatively and solve complex problems under pressure

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques in financial modeling
• Knowledge of financial markets, trading platforms, and risk management systems
• Familiarity with big data technologies and cloud computing environments
• Prior exposure to high-frequency trading or algorithmic trading strategies

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field is highly preferred
• Prior experience working in trading, investment firms, hedge funds, or related financial institutions is a plus
• Demonstrated success in developing and deploying quantitative trading models

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.