Quantitative Research Developer New West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Graham Capital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid vacation and sick leave

HSA/FSA options

Profit sharing

Job summary

Graham Capital Management, L.P. seeks a Quantitative Research Developer to advance its Quantitative Strategies team. You will improve existing trading code, develop new systematic signals for futures and FX, and collaborate across disciplines to improve performance and robustness.

The role requires 2+ years in systematic trading, strong programming in Python/MATLAB, and ability to convey complex ideas clearly. Office is in West Palm Beach, with a focus on scalable, robust research.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in systematic futures and/or FX trading on the buy side.
• Exposure to securities and derivatives markets with knowledge in mid-to-low frequency systematic strategies.
• Advanced programming in Python and/or MATLAB for quantitative research and strategy implementation.
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into easily digestible written commentary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficiency and accuracy of existing production code.
• Research and develop methods to improve trading signals and diversify production strategies.
• Develop signals that trade futures and FX markets to complement current approaches.
• Follow robust research procedures to align simulated and actual performance.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, trading, marketing and accounting teams.
• Regularly present findings to management and the investment committee.
• Complete other projects as requested by senior management.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Job description

Graham Capital Management, L.P. (collectively with its affiliates, "Graham") is an alternative investment manager founded in 1994 by Kenneth G. Tropin. Specializing in discretionary and quantitative macro strategies, Graham is dedicated to delivering strong, uncorrelated returns across a wide range of market environments. As one of the industry’s longest-standing global macro and trend‑following managers, Graham remains committed to innovation, evolving its strategies through a robust investment, technology, and operational infrastructure. Graham harnesses the synergies between its discretionary and quantitative trading businesses to offer a broad suite of complementary alpha strategies, each built on the principles of thoughtful portfolio construction, active risk management, and diversification by design. Graham invests significant proprietary capital alongside its clients – including global institutions, endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, investment management advisors, and qualified individual investors – reinforcing alignment of interests across all strategies.

The foundation of Graham’s sustainability and success is the experience and contributions of its people. The firm seeks to cultivate talent, encourage the diversity of ideas, and respect the contributions of all. In turn, each employee shares in the responsibility of strengthening those around them.

Description

Graham is seeking a Quantitative Research Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team. The individual will research and develop ways to improve Graham’s current trading code base and create new systematic trading signals to complement and diversify the firm’s main strategies. The individual will maximize performance and competitiveness by utilizing advanced methods in quantitative analysis and software development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficiency and accuracy of existing production code
• Research and develop methods to make existing trading signals more efficient, profitable and robust
• Research and develop new signals that trade futures and FX markets that complement and diversify production strategies in terms of style, source of alpha and markets traded
• Follow robust research and development procedures to reduce differences between simulated and actual performance
• Work collaboratively in a research team environment, using common development tools to facilitate robust implementation of research as well as production versions of trading systems
• Interact with other departments – technology, operations, trading, marketing, and accounting - to ensure current and proposed ideas are implemented, monitored and executed efficiently and accurately
• Regularly present findings and ideas to management and investment committee
• Complete other projects as requested by senior management

Requirements

• 2+ years related experience in systematic futures and/or FX trading on the buy side
• Exposure to securities and derivatives markets and investment processes with knowledge in mid-to-low frequency systematic strategies
• Advanced programming experience in languages suited for quantitative research and strategy implementation – python and/or MATLAB preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into easily digestible written commentary
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

This role requires commuting into our West Palm Beach, FL office Mondays through Fridays. Please note that our central Quantitative Research team sits out of Rowayton, CT but the manager for this new hire will be based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

Base Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $275,000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated and does not include any discretionary bonus or benefits (see eligibility below). The applicable annual salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience, skills, and qualifications. This wage range may be modified in the future.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, 401(K) plans, and access to other healthcare programs.

Notes:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation that a particular employee may be eligible for remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at Graham’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Other

Graham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, military status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, transfer, leave of absence and compensation.

Graham offers health benefits to eligible full‑time U.S. employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as other voluntary benefits such as spending accounts (HSA and FSA), and a profit contribution retirement plan. All employees also receive paid vacation and sick leave. Benefits eligibility is dependent upon a variety of factors, including employee classification and applicable waiting periods. Benefits are subject to change and may differ for non-U.S. roles.