Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Volatility

AAA Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Global is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its Systematic Volatility team in Chicago or New York.

We are hiring at senior and principal levels, with the principal seat also responsible for leading research areas and managing a team of researchers.

Candidates should have 5+ years on a top systematic trading desk, a record of positive PnL, and be based in Chicago or New York or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Quantitative Researcher on a top systematic trading team.
• Track record of positive PnL.
• Based in Chicago or New York, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Research, test, and deploy systematic volatility strategies.
• Analyze market data and build predictive models.
• Work with traders and engineers on back-testing, statistical analysis, and system design.

Skills

Quantitative research

Back-testing

Statistical analysis

Systematic trading

Education

PhD in STEM field

Job description

Quantitative Researcher | Systematic Volatility | Chicago or New York

A leading proprietary trading firm is hiring Quantitative Researchers for its systematic volatility team. We're hiring at both the senior and principal level. The principal seat is also responsible for leading research areas and managing a team of researchers.

Responsibilities

• Research, test, and deploy systematic volatility strategies.
• Analyze market data and build predictive models.
• Work with traders and engineers on back-testing, statistical analysis, and system design.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a Quantitative Researcher on a top systematic trading team.
• A track record of positive PnL.
• Based in Chicago or New York, or willing to relocate.

Preferred Experience

• A PhD in a STEM field.
• Expertise in options pricing, volatility surfaces, and risk management.
• For the principal seat: 10+ years as a Quantitative Researcher and experience managing researchers.