Senior Quantitative Researcher: Alpha Signals & Delta-One Trading
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Job summary
Chicago Trading Company seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher to drive alpha research and signal development across delta-one products. You will build and backtest models spanning from high-frequency microstructure to medium-frequency opportunities, collaborating with traders, researchers, and engineers to translate research into live trading impact.
Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quantitative research or related fields, deep statistical intuition, and advanced Python proficiency, with a
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field is preferred.
- Strong statistical intuition and ability to design backtests and simulations.
- Ability to generate independent hypotheses and collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead alpha research across delta-one products from idea to backtests and deployment.
- Develop predictive signals and models for high-frequency to medium-frequency horizons.
- Analyze signal performance and model behavior with evolving market conditions.
- Collaborate with traders and engineers to improve research infrastructure and data pipelines.
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Job description
Chicago Trading Company seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher to drive alpha research and signal development across delta-one products. You will build and backtest models spanning from high-frequency microstructure to medium-frequency opportunities, collaborating with traders, researchers, and engineers to translate research into live trading impact.
Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quantitative research or related fields, deep statistical intuition, and advanced Python proficiency, with a
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