Quantitative Researcher – HFT Futures/Equities

Optiver; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation package

Global profit-sharing pool

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health coverage

Extensive office perks including meals and social events

Job summary

A financial trading company in Austin is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their High-Frequency Trading Team. This role involves conducting extensive research to develop models that enhance trading strategies and working in a collaborative environment with skilled professionals. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience and be proficient in programming. An excellent compensation package along with various perks are included in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quantitative research experience on a successful futures/equities trading team.
• Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies.
• Experience in computationally intensive research.
• BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field.
• Proficiency in programming languages: C++, C, Python, Java.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alpha, signal, and feature research to enhance predictions.
• Collaborate with peers to solve complex problems.
• Optimize research workflows to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic discussions shaping business direction.

Skills

Quantitative research experience

Developing profitable trading strategies

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Programming languages (C++, C, Python, Java)

Collaborative team player

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field

Tools

C++

C

Python

Java

Job description

Overview

Optiver is seeking Quantitative Researchers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Team, wherewerunfullyautomatedtradingstrategiespoweredbyMachineLearning. As part of this high-impact, collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in developing, improving, and executing trading strategies, directly shaping our research and execution pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alpha, signal, and feature research, developing models to enhance predictions and improve trading algorithms
• Collaborate with peers to review research, solve complex problems, and refine trading strategies
• Optimize research workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Contribute to strategic discussions, helping shape the future direction of the business

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• A highly competitive compensation package
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are

• 2+ years of quantitative research experience on a successful futures/equities trading team
• Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies, with strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Experience in computationally intensive research
• BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
• Proficiency in programming languages (C++, C, Python, Java)
• A highly collaborative team player, valuing diverse perspectives and building strong partnerships
• A self-starter who takes initiative, sets ambitious goals, and proactively identifies opportunities for impact

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.