Quantitative Researcher

Radley James; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in New York City is seeking an Associate for its quantitative research team. The role involves supporting portfolio managers with alpha research and strategy development, providing substantial growth potential. Candidates should possess an MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline and have 1-4 years of relevant alpha research experience. Strong proficiency in Python and systematic trading strategies is essential. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including 401(k) and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience of alpha research within sell or buy-side institutions.
• Strong coding experience, ideally with OO languages.
• Rigorous approach to research.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical analysis

Systematic trading strategies

Risk management

Education

MSc or PhD in quantitative subject

Job description

A young, systematic proprietary trading firm is looking to grow a quantitative research team in New York to support a number of portfolio managers with alpha research and strategy development. The successful candidate will be working alongside experienced PMs with a direct view of the impact of their research and significant progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSc, PhD (ideally) in a quantitative subject from top university.
• 1-4 years experience of alpha research within sell or buy-side institutions.
• Experience with systematic trading strategies.
• Strong coding experience in Python and ideally OO languages.
• Rigorous approach to research and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of risk management.

Job Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research and Information Technology

Industries: Investment Management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance

Location

New York City Metropolitan Area