Quantitative Researcher: Execution & Trading Edge

Axq Cap; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Generous paid time off

Office-provided meals and team events

Job summary

AXQ Capital is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research to sharpen execution quality across our global trading infrastructure. You will partner with portfolio managers, researchers, and developers to drive analytics, design algorithms, and improve backtesting.

The role requires deep quantitative background and at least 2 years in related fields. We offer a competitive base salary in NY with a discretionary bonus and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in quantitative/technical field (math, physics, statistics, or computer science).
• 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or related roles.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Build execution analytics and real-time monitoring across global markets.
• Design, select, and live-test trading algorithms.
• Develop backtesting frameworks with transaction and impact cost modeling.
• Expand portfolio internalization and optimize trade scheduling.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Quantitative analysis

Ownership mindset

Research

Education

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

Job description

AXQ Capital is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research to sharpen execution quality across our global trading infrastructure. You will partner with portfolio managers, researchers, and developers to drive analytics, design algorithms, and improve backtesting.

The role requires deep quantitative background and at least 2 years in related fields. We offer a competitive base salary in NY with a discretionary bonus and a robust benefits package.