Quantitative Systematic Trader — Live Alpha Monetization

Trading Interview; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trader to combine research with trading acumen to develop data-driven, automated strategies. You will monitor live performance and refine models to maximize profitability, acting as a bridge between researchers and traders. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The role emphasizes alpha monetization, risk management, and live execution, with mentorship and cross-functional collaboration across researchers and technologists.

Qualifications

• Masters graduating by Summer 2026 in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics.
• Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Model market behavior using probability theory, statistical analysis, and ML techniques to analyze and interpret market behavior
• Blend quantitative signals with trading intuition and live market insights to optimize existing strategies or build new ones from the ground up
• Oversee the deployment and real-time operation of trading strategies, fine-tune parameters, and respond to anomalies as needed
• Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth
• Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with researchers and technologists to build parts of the execution engine

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Python programming

Financial market intuition

Education

Master's degree in quantitative fields

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Susquehanna is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trader to combine research with trading acumen to develop data-driven, automated strategies. You will monitor live performance and refine models to maximize profitability, acting as a bridge between researchers and traders. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The role emphasizes alpha monetization, risk management, and live execution, with mentorship and cross-functional collaboration across researchers and technologists.