Senior Delta-One Quant Researcher — Hybrid & High‑Impact Signals

Chicago Trading Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher for its delta-one systematic trading team. This position focuses on alpha research and model building across liquid futures with significant impact on trading performance.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in quantitative research, strong statistical and Python skills, and an advanced degree in a quantitative field. The role is hybrid, with a salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or market making.
• Strong statistical intuition and experience with market datasets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead alpha research across delta-one products.
• Develop predictive signals and models.
• Analyze signal performance and strategy attribution.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to improve infrastructure.
• Mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Quantitative research

Statistical intuition

Python proficiency

Market microstructure knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Market datasets

Backtesting tools

Job description

Chicago Trading Company seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher for its delta-one systematic trading team. This position focuses on alpha research and model building across liquid futures with significant impact on trading performance.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in quantitative research, strong statistical and Python skills, and an advanced degree in a quantitative field. The role is hybrid, with a salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 plus bonuses.