Quantitative Systematic Trader – PhD: 2027

Trading Interview; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trader to blend research with live trading. You will build and refine data-driven, automated strategies and monitor performance in real-time market environments.

PhDs or postdocs in quantitative fields are preferred; Python proficiency is required, and C++ experience is a plus. This onsite role offers a fast-paced, collaborative setting with mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem-solvers with strong reasoning
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Programming experience with Python; C++ is a plus

Responsibilities

• Modeling with probability theory, statistics, and machine learning to analyze market behavior
• Alpha monetization by blending signals with live market insights
• Oversee risk management and real-time operation of trading strategies
• Participate in comprehensive education and mentorship programs
• Collaborate with researchers and technologists on the execution engine

Job description

Job Type Full-time

Posted 2 months ago

The role

Job description

Overview

As a Quantitative Systematic Trader at Susquehanna, you’ll combine quantitative research expertise with deep trading intuition to build and refine data-driven, fully automated trading strategies. You’ll actively monitor real-time strategy performance and use market behavior and feedback to improve and optimize profitability. Serving as a hybrid between traders and researchers, Quantitative Systematic Traders focus more on alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and live trading performance.

What you can expect

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

What we're looking for

• PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs 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
• Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
• Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Strong Trading Interest and drive to develop a deep mental model of microstructure and market intuition

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Research position. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

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