Quantitative Systematic Trader for Alpha Monetization

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

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna is hiring a Quantitative Systematic Trader in New York, offering an annual base pay of $300,000. The role combines quantitative research with trading intuition to enhance automated trading strategies and requires a PhD in quantitative fields.

Candidates will engage in risk management, collaborate with technologists, and participate in a comprehensive education program. Visa sponsorship is available, and opportunities also exist in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• PhDs or postdocs in quantitative fields graduating by Summer 2026.
• Strong analytical skills and logical reasoning capabilities.
• Experience with data processing and analysis in Python.

Responsibilities

• Model market behavior using statistical analysis and machine learning.
• Optimize trading strategies through alpha monetization.
• Manage real-time operations of trading strategies.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Python programming

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

C++ programming

Education

PhD in quantitative fields (Mathematics, Physics, etc.)

Job description

SIG Susquehanna is hiring a Quantitative Systematic Trader in New York, offering an annual base pay of $300,000. The role combines quantitative research with trading intuition to enhance automated trading strategies and requires a PhD in quantitative fields.

Candidates will engage in risk management, collaborate with technologists, and participate in a comprehensive education program. Visa sponsorship is available, and opportunities also exist in Philadelphia.