Quantitative Researcher (Full-Time - PhD+)

Quant Blueprint LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

5 weeks of paid vacation

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

Donation matching program

Job summary

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm, is seeking a Quantitative Trader to develop and implement trading algorithms. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or related fields and be proficient in programming languages like C++ and Python.

This role offers a base salary range of $150,000 – $250,000, plus bonuses. Benefits include 401(k) matching, extensive paid vacation, and health reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a related field.
• Passion for new technologies and ideas.
• Interest in financial markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms.
• Analyze market data for patterns.
• Communicate with trade support and market centers.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C++

Python

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quantitative Trader to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and deploying high-frequency trading algorithms
• Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
• Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading
• Developing, augmenting, and calibrating exchange simulators
• Communicating with internal and external trade support, market centers, and other parties to handle real-time trading issues and improve understanding of specific markets
• Shaping the future of Tower through regular interviewing and infrequent campus recruiting trips

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
• 0–2 years of experience
• Proficient in an object‑oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix – past industry experience is a plus
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads – a plus
• Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research, and data modeling – a plus
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Passion for new technologies and ideas
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Financial experience is not required; interest in financial markets is a plus

Annual base salary range in New York: $150,000 – $250,000, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.