Quantitative Researcher, ETF Trading — Innovate Pricing

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 170.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)

On-site meals

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick, parental leave

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Program

Zusammenfassung

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join the ETF trading team in Chicago. You will review and develop pricing models, analyze trades, and contribute to idea generation for improving models and algorithms.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset and collaboration with international and domestic teams. A strong background in statistics and programming, especially Python, is essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or one of the hard sciences.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis. Ideally 5+ years of experience within quantitative research.
• Programming skills in Python is a must and experience with VBA, R, Matlab, Java would be a good complement.
• Exceptional communication both written and verbal and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative environment.
• The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.

Aufgaben

• Investigate existing equities, commodities, and FX pricing models and propose improvements.
• Calibrate new models for unique market environments.
• Reverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments.
• Develop databases of information to assist with new ideas and research.
• Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns.
• Participate in the idea-generation process with other traders and developers.

Kenntnisse

Statistical analysis

Quantitative research

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Financial markets interest

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in quantitative field

5+ years of quantitative research experience

Tools

Python

VBA

R

Matlab

Java

Jobbeschreibung

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join the ETF trading team in Chicago. You will review and develop pricing models, analyze trades, and contribute to idea generation for improving models and algorithms.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset and collaboration with international and domestic teams. A strong background in statistics and programming, especially Python, is essential for this fast-paced environment.