Quantitative Researcher (ETFs)

Ashby; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Free meals on-site

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/parental)

Descripción de la vacante

Old Mission, a global trading firm, seeks a Quantitative Researcher for its Chicago ETF trading team. You will review and develop pricing models, analyze trades, and contribute ideas to improve models and algorithms.

The role partners with international and domestic teams to advance research and execution. You will work with large data sets, implement Python-based analytics, and collaborate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Formación

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (CS, engineering, math, stats or hard sciences).
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative research preferred.
• Proficiency in Python required; VBA, R, Matlab, Java are plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure team environment with multiple tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate pricing models for equities, commodities, and FX and propose improvements.
• Calibrate new models for various market environments.
• Reverse engineer how global markets behave in different conditions.
• Develop databases to support new ideas and research.
• Analyze market data and microstructure to explore trading ideas.
• Collaborate with traders and developers in idea-generation.

Educación

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Herramientas

Python

VBA

R

Matlab

Java

Descripción del empleo

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About The Position

We are currently recruiting a Quantitative Researcher to join our ETF trading team in our Chicago headquarters. This Quantitative Researcher will be working directly with our international and domestic ETF/Equities trading group to review and develop pricing models, analyze and evaluate trades, and participate in idea generation to improve current models and algorithms. This Quantitative Researcher could potentially play a major role in growing the quant team and be expected to have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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, utilizing our expansive existing resources, 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.

Required Skills

• 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, collegial environment.
• The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment.
• Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial market, working with large amounts of data and are strategic thinkers. Must be organized and detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.

Benefits And Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$170,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.