Quantitative Systematic Trader: Alpha Monetization

Trading Interview; New York (NY); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Education & mentorship program

Job summary

Susquehanna is hiring a Quantitative Systematic Trader to combine rigorous research with trading intuition. You will build and refine automated strategies, monitor live performance, and push profitability through data-driven insights.

You will work with researchers and technologists in a collaborative environment, focusing on alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and risk management across major markets.

Qualifications

• PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, CS, OR, or Economics.
• Analytical problem-solvers with strong logical reasoning and data-driven decisions.
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Programmers comfortable processing large data sets in Python; C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine data-driven, fully automated trading strategies.
• Actively monitor real-time strategy performance and profitability.
• Collaborate with researchers and technologists to improve the execution engine.
• Contribute to alpha monetization, risk management, and live trading optimization.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python programming

C++ programming

Analytical thinking

Communication

Trading interest

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Education

PhD or postdoc in quantitative field

Job description

Susquehanna is hiring a Quantitative Systematic Trader to combine rigorous research with trading intuition. You will build and refine automated strategies, monitor live performance, and push profitability through data-driven insights.

You will work with researchers and technologists in a collaborative environment, focusing on alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and risk management across major markets.