Senior Quantitative Researcher — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

PEAK6; New Jersey; On-site; USD 138,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher in Bridgewater, NJ to lead advanced quantitative models for trading strategies across asset classes. You will analyze large data sets, validate models, and collaborate with risk management and technology teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of post-baccalaureate experience, with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits including medical,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Finance or a related field with two years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Quantitative Researcher or related role.
• Experience must include statistical inference, time-series econometrics; data/ML libraries including NumPy, pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, and scikit-learn; knowledge of portfolio theory; and data visualization using JupyterLab.
• Position supervises 1 Junior Quantitative Researcher.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced quantitative models and algorithms across asset classes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and alpha opportunities.
• Test and validate models for robustness under various market conditions.
• Collaborate with risk management to assess and mitigate model risks.
• Work with technology teams to integrate models into trading systems and platforms.
• Provide guidance to junior researchers and collaborate with traders, developers, and risk managers.
• Supervise 1 Junior Quantitative Researcher.

Skills

Statistical inference

Time-series econometrics

Portfolio theory

Data visualization

NumPy

pandas

SciPy

statsmodels

scikit-learn

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics/Finance

Tools

NumPy

pandas

SciPy

statsmodels

scikit-learn

JupyterLab

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher in Bridgewater, NJ to lead advanced quantitative models for trading strategies across asset classes. You will analyze large data sets, validate models, and collaborate with risk management and technology teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of post-baccalaureate experience, with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits including medical,