Quantitative Researcher (ETFs)

Trading Interview; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 170 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

On-site meals (breakfast & lunch)

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Resumo da oferta

Old Mission Capital is seeking a Quantitative Researcher for its ETF trading team in Chicago. You will review and develop pricing models, analyze trades, and contribute to new ideas to improve algorithms.

A strong quantitative background, Python proficiency, and experience with large datasets are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with international and domestic teams, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while supporting the

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in quantitative field such as CS, engineering, math, statistics, or hard sciences.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis with 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with VBA, R, Matlab, or Java is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work across multiple tasks with strong problem-solving in financial markets.

Responsabilidades

• Review and develop pricing models for ETF and equities trading.
• Analyze trades and improve models and algorithms with research insights.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to generate ideas and test hypotheses.
• Investigate pricing models across equities, commodities, and FX; adapt to market regimes.
• Build databases and work with large datasets to support research initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Quantitative research

Python

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

VBA

R

Matlab

Java

Financial markets

Formação académica

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field

Ferramentas

Python

VBA

R

Matlab

Java

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

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.

This description was published by Old Mission Capital. Applications are handled on their careers site: we are not the employer and cannot process them.

Old Mission Capital is a quantitative market-making firm founded in 2008. It prices "thousands of financial instruments globally" and has "traded trillions of dollars of securities using proprietary systems and…