Quantitative Researcher (Execution Research) New York

AXQ Capital, LP.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings accounts

Generous PTO

Office meals & events

Job summary

AXQ Capital in New York is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research. You will work across global trading infrastructure to sharpen execution quality and translate edge into net trading profits.

Collaborate with PMs, researchers, and developers to build analytics, test algorithms, and enhance backtesting. A strong background in quantitative methods and 2+ years in related roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative/technical field such as math, physics, statistics, or CS.
• 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or related role.
• Self-motivated, highly productive, with strong ownership and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Building execution analytics and real-time monitoring across dozens of global markets.
• Designing, selecting, and live-testing trading algorithms.
• Developing backtesting frameworks with robust transaction and impact cost modeling.
• Capitalizing on new developments in global exchange structure and alternative liquidity.
• Expanding portfolio internalization and optimizing trade scheduling.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Execution research

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in quantitative/technical field

Job description

Quantitative Researcher (Execution Research)

New York

About Us

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm with offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. We pursue consistent alpha through rigorous scientific research and sustained investment in technology and data infrastructure. Our strategies are deployed across global markets, spanning multiple geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons.

Job Duties

As a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research, you will work across every layer of our global trading infrastructure, with a clear mandate: sharpen execution quality and turn that edge into net trading profits. Partnering closely with portfolio managers, fellow quantitative researchers, and quantitative developers, you will drive work spanning:

• Building execution analytics and real-time monitoring across dozens of global markets
• Designing, selecting, and live-testing trading algorithms
• Developing backtesting frameworks with robust transaction and impact cost modeling
• Capitalizing on new developments in global exchange structure and alternative liquidity
• Expanding portfolio internalization and optimizing trade scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field, such as math, physics, statistics, or computer science
• 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or a related role
• Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000, depending on prior experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

AXQ team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off
• Regular office-provided meals and team events