Research Scientist

Edgestream; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Impactful work

Great team

Job summary

Edgestream Partners is a research-driven firm focusing on quantitative models of financial markets. The Research Scientist will work with a tight-knit group of mathematicians, scientists and engineers on challenging problems that drive our systematic hedge funds worldwide.

The role centers on developing rigorous models using probability, statistics, machine learning, optimization, and algorithms, with opportunities to see your work applied in trading platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematical, scientific, or engineering discipline.
• At least one subsequent academic or industrial/government research appointment.
• Evidence of distinction and impact (publications or impactful results in industry).
• Exposure to programming, numerical computation, and data analysis, and interest in developing these skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative models of financial markets and drive research that informs trading strategies.
• Collaborate with mathematicians, scientists, and engineers to advance methodology and platform tooling.

Skills

Programming experience

Numerical computation

Data analysis

Education

PhD

Job description

Job Title:

Research Scientist

Edgestream Partners is a tight-knit team of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and businessprofessionals who devote our talents to developing quantitative models of financial markets andusing them to trade our systematic hedge funds around the world and around the clock — andhave done this continuously since 2003.

We value curiosity, creativity, diligence, tenacity, intellectual honesty, clear thought andcommunication, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate.

At Edgestream an individual dedicated effort can have a major impact.

About the Job

The Research group at Edgestream consists of highly skilled mathematicians, scientists, andengineers, working together to unravel some of finance’s hardest problems.

We create the models of market behavior that drive all trading in our funds.

Our work involves creation and application of techniques from probability and statistics, machinelearning, information theory, optimization, and algorithms, to better understand the behavior ofmarkets and direct our trading. We also work together to continuously enhance the platformthat the research group uses for discovery, evaluation, and implementation.

The applicant may choose to work primarily from either Princeton, NJ or New York, NY.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a mathematical, scientific, or engineering discipline
• At least one subsequent academic or industrial/government research appointment
• Evidence of distinction and impact (publications or impactful results in industry)
• Exposure to programming, numerical computation, and ideally data analysis and a keeninterest in further developing your skills in these areas
• No knowledge of finance is required

Some of the benefits of working at Edgestream:

• Competitive initial salary, bonus - and an opportunity for further long-term substantialfinancial rewards
• An opportunity to see your work appreciated and have tangible impact
• A talented group of colleagues to work with who share a common objective andtherefore have a real interest in your success
• Comprehensive benefits (including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), HRA, FSA, lifeinsurance, and daily catered lunch that encourages relationship-building andcommunication).

Contact Info

For questions, please contact [e-mail].

Legal disclaimer: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employmenteligibility verification document form upon hire. Base salary range: $175k-$215k.