Senior Quantitative Researcher

Axq Cap; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Generous PTO

Company meals

Job summary

AXQ Capital, a global quantitative investment firm, seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher in New York. You will gain exposure to alpha generation, portfolio construction and trade execution, working with a team to leverage our top-tier research and trading infrastructure.

Collaborate with the portfolio manager, fellow quants, and developers in a rigorous, data-driven environment. The role rewards ownership, urgency, and sustained excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in quantitative trading or alpha research.
• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a quantitative or technical field such as math, physics, statistics, or computer science.
• Self-motivated and highly productive with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Senior Quantitative Researcher will contribute to alpha generation, portfolio construction and trade execution.
• Collaborate with the portfolio manager, other quants and developers to leverage research and trading infrastructure.

Skills

Quantitative research

Alpha generation

Portfolio construction

Team collaboration

Education

Math/Physics/CS PhD or MSc/BS

Job description

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm. We build diverse sources of investment edge across geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons. Our strategies are grounded in rigorous scientific research and deep market understanding, strengthened by sustained investment in data, technology, and AI. Our team brings together exceptional talent from leading academic institutions and the world’s most respected quantitative firms. We foster a collaborative culture built on curiosity, rigor, and ownership, where the best ideas win and people grow with the firm.

Job Duties

As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the investment process, including alpha generation, portfolio construction and trade execution. We have a collaborative environment in which you will leverage our top-notch research and trading infrastructure and work closely with the portfolio manager, other quant researchers and developers.

Qualifications

3+ years of work experience in quantitative trading or alpha research

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree from a top-tier university in aquantitative ortechnical field, such as math, physics, statistics, or computer science

Self-motivated and highly-productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000, depending on prior experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

AXQ team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums for individuals
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off
• Regular office-provided meals and team events