Quantitative Researcher: High-Frequency Equity Signals

Trading Interview; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC Trading is seeking experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency, low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models. You will join a growing team that drives signaling and collaborates with developers to implement a robust, production-ready framework for research and trading across options and equities.

The role requires 3+ years in quantitative research with equity options/equities, strong quantitative credentials, and a background in mathematics, science,

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher in equity options or equities.
• Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling.
• Graduate or post-graduate degree in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science.
• Experience on a market-making system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand current models and algorithms to make short-term improvements and build a foundation for expansion.
• Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through data analysis.
• Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python.
• See validated ideas through to full-scale production trading.

Skills

Quantitative research

Equity options

Predictive modelling

Market making

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

IMC Trading is seeking experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency, low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models. You will join a growing team that drives signaling and collaborates with developers to implement a robust, production-ready framework for research and trading across options and equities.

The role requires 3+ years in quantitative research with equity options/equities, strong quantitative credentials, and a background in mathematics, science,