Quantitative Analyst (72A9EA5)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a quantitative analyst to join its systematic trading research team. The role blends mathematical modelling, software development and empirical market research, turning ideas into testable strategies using real-world data.

You will work across theory, code and evidence to improve signal quality, reduce risk and enable efficient execution in dynamic markets. Recent graduates or early-career researchers with strong quantitative foundations are welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in quantitative disciplines.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and precise expression of quantitative ideas.
• Programming ability and interest in applying mathematical methods to financial markets.
• Curiosity, creativity and disciplined hypothesis testing.

Responsibilities

• Use financial data to identify profitability opportunities, manage risk and reduce costs.
• Develop statistical models and translate ideas into trading strategies.
• Test strategies to separate durable results from noise and understand behaviour under market conditions.
• Write software that supports research, analysis and implementation.

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Programming

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Referment is working with a global investment and technology firm to find a quantitative analyst for its systematic trading research. This role combines mathematical modelling, software development and empirical market research, giving you responsibility for turning ideas into strategies that can be tested against real-world data.
You will work on problems where better signals, lower risk and more efficient execution all matter. The remit is suited to someone who enjoys moving between theory, code and evidence rather than treating them as separate disciplines.

The Role

• Use financial data to investigate opportunities to improve profitability, manage risk and reduce transaction costs.
• Develop statistical models and translate research ideas into systematic trading strategies.
• Test strategies critically, separating durable results from noise and understanding how they behave under different market conditions.
• Write software that supports research, analysis and implementation.

What We're Looking For

• A strong academic record in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science or another highly quantitative discipline.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and the ability to express quantitative ideas precisely.
• Programming ability and an interest in applying mathematical methods to financial markets.
• Curiosity, creativity and the discipline to evaluate your own hypotheses rigorously.

This could suit a recent graduate or early-career researcher with exceptional quantitative foundations who wants to work across modelling, coding and systematic investing. #Referment