Senior Quant Researcher - Fixed Income

Squarepoint Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) contributions

Wellness plans

Job summary

A leading financial firm in New York is looking for a Senior Quant Researcher specializing in fixed income. This role involves researching and implementing advanced trading strategies while analyzing large data sets to identify trading opportunities. Candidates should have a solid quantitative background, proficiency in programming, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively. The minimum base salary for this position is $150,000, with potential for discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills with a relevant degree.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language.
• Ability to collaborate across teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement trading strategies.
• Analyze large data sets to identify opportunities.
• Monitor strategy performance during market hours.

Skills

Quantitative background

Programming proficiency (C++, Java, Python)

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with systematic strategies

Education

Degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or Physics

Job description

Senior Quant Researcher - Fixed Income

Position Overview:

Our team-focused culture brings together exceptional talent in various technical disciplines and empowers everyone to perform in a truly outstanding way.

Overview

Senior Quant Researcher – Fixed Income reporting to be integrated within the firm’s automated trading framework. The role focuses on researching and implementing strategies, analyzing large data sets with advanced statistical methods, and developing a strong understanding of market structure across exchanges and asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, verify that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, monitor the behavior and performance of strategies.

Qualifications

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience successfully developing and implementing systematic strategies.

Compensation and Benefits

The minimum base salary for this role is $150,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.