Senior Quantitative Researcher – Algorithmic Trading

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical & dental coverage

Catered lunch

Casual dress code

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a senior quantitative researcher to advance automated trading systems in Chicago. You will develop models, optimize execution, and work closely with traders and engineers to implement end-to-end strategies.

The role emphasizes Python proficiency, C++ familiarity, and hands-on analysis within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. On-site in Chicago with relocation assistance and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time quantitative research or trading experience.
• Ability to write clean, organized Python code; C++ is a plus.
• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative methods to financial modeling and algorithm development.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to improve trading infrastructure.
• Design, test, and deploy automated trading strategies and risk management logic.
• Back-test using large data sets and conduct performance analyses.
• Explain market developments and model behavior to stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research

Python

C++

Data analysis

Trading experience

Latency optimization

Education

Quantitative degree (math/physics/engineering/CS)

Tools

MySQL

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a senior quantitative researcher to advance automated trading systems in Chicago. You will develop models, optimize execution, and work closely with traders and engineers to implement end-to-end strategies.

The role emphasizes Python proficiency, C++ familiarity, and hands-on analysis within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. On-site in Chicago with relocation assistance and strong benefits.