Quantitative Trading Research Intern

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Jump Trading Group seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, Illinois, to collect and analyze large data sets while collaborating closely with traders and developers. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, particularly in C++, and have a background in mathematics or related fields.

This role emphasizes creative problem-solving, statistical model development, and machine learning. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical insurance, paid vacations, and a retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Creative thinkers who are driven and self-motivated.
• Strong programming skills in C++ within a Linux environment.
• Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques.
• Experience developing statistical models in a trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze large data sets to extract insights.
• Collaborate with scientists, traders, hardware and software developers.

Skills

Creative thinking

C++ programming

Statistical analysis

Data mining techniques

Statistical models development

Machine learning

Python

R

Matlab

English communication

Education

Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics

Job description

Jump Trading Group seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, Illinois, to collect and analyze large data sets while collaborating closely with traders and developers. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, particularly in C++, and have a background in mathematics or related fields.

This role emphasizes creative problem-solving, statistical model development, and machine learning. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical insurance, paid vacations, and a retirement plan with employer match.