Senior Quantitative Researcher — Delta-One Alpha Signals

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company is looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their delta-one systematic trading team. The role focuses on alpha research and model building across liquid futures, requiring strong statistical skills and advanced Python proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in quantitative research, a strong ability to develop signals, and will contribute to improving trading performance. A collaborative spirit and mentorship capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading.
• Hands-on experience with large market datasets.
• Ability to analyze signal performance and model behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead alpha research across delta-one products from ideation to monitoring.
• Develop predictive signals for high-frequency and medium-frequency opportunities.
• Mentor junior researchers to enhance research quality.

Skills

Statistical intuition

Advanced Python proficiency

Independent hypothesis generation

Collaboration with traders and researchers

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Job description

Chicago Trading Company is looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their delta-one systematic trading team. The role focuses on alpha research and model building across liquid futures, requiring strong statistical skills and advanced Python proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in quantitative research, a strong ability to develop signals, and will contribute to improving trading performance. A collaborative spirit and mentorship capabilities are essential.