Senior Quantitative Researcher New York

AXQ Capital, LP.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching up to 6%

Life and disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending</

Generous paid time off

Regular office-provided meals and team

Job summary

AXQ Capital is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher in New York to join our global investment firm. You will contribute to alpha generation, portfolio construction, and trade execution, collaborating with portfolio managers, other quants, and developers.

We value self-motivation and ownership. Requirements include 3+ years in quantitative trading or alpha research and a degree in math, physics, statistics, or CS.

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 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

• Gain exposure to alpha generation, portfolio construction and trade execution.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, other quant researchers and developers.

Skills

Quantitative research

Alpha generation

Portfolio construction

Trade execution

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in quantitative or technical field

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