Senior Quant Researcher: Data Curation & Market Insights

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm in Chicago seeks an analytical Quantitative Researcher to join their research team. The role involves curating market data, conducting quantitative analysis, and collaborating with teams to enhance trading strategies. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in quantitative research, strong Python skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive salary between $200,000 and $275,000 offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quantitative research or data-focused role in financial markets.
• Proven experience with trading and financial data.
• Hands-on experience integrating non-market data sources is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data vendor landscape.
• Exceptional attention to detail and systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of market data.
• Integrate and preprocess fundamental & alternative data sources.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for research and live trading.
• Conduct quantitative research to enhance trading strategies.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Statistical techniques

Machine learning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

A leading global trading firm in Chicago seeks an analytical Quantitative Researcher to join their research team. The role involves curating market data, conducting quantitative analysis, and collaborating with teams to enhance trading strategies. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in quantitative research, strong Python skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive salary between $200,000 and $275,000 offered.