Quantitative Researcher, Volatility & Alpha Strategies

Tradermath; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint Services US LLC in New York, NY seeks a Quantitative Researcher (Volatility - Medium-Frequency) to construct and optimize single stock portfolios and to develop quantitative research for alpha signals. The role emphasizes risk monitoring and execution improvements within a fast-paced trading environment.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering or related field and have at least 1 year of experience in quantitative research or related roles, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering or related field.
• 1 year of experience as a Quantitative Researcher or related position.
• Experience with quantitative modeling, multi-asset portfolio construction and risk management, algorithmic trading and execution optimization, market‑impact analysis, alpha research, signal development and validation.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Construct, analyze, and manage single stock portfolios.
• Conduct equity execution research to optimize trading strategies.
• Perform market impact analysis to minimize trading costs.
• Research and monetize alpha signals; monitor risk metrics daily.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Statistical analysis

Multi-asset portfolio construction

Risk management

Algorithmic trading

Execution optimization

Market impact analysis

Alpha research

Signal development

Python programming

Education

Master's degree in Financial Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Squarepoint Services US LLC in New York, NY seeks a Quantitative Researcher (Volatility - Medium-Frequency) to construct and optimize single stock portfolios and to develop quantitative research for alpha signals. The role emphasizes risk monitoring and execution improvements within a fast-paced trading environment.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering or related field and have at least 1 year of experience in quantitative research or related roles, with strong