Senior Quantitative Researcher: Real-Time Risk & Trading

Swish Analytics Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Swish Analytics Inc. is hiring a Senior Quantitative Researcher in San Francisco to spearhead research and production for trading strategies. The role involves leading alpha initiatives using advanced statistical methods and mentoring junior team members.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience and a strong academic background in quantitative disciplines. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading.
• Proven ability to develop, backtest, and deploy trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of factor models and portfolio attribution.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end research and production pipelines for trading strategies.
• Lead alpha research initiatives using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Mentor junior researchers and engage with traders to clarify objectives.

Skills

Expert-level Python skills

Strong SQL skills

Deep experience with Monte Carlo methods

Excellent communication skills

Experience processing high-frequency tick data

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Ph.D. in a related field (a plus)

Tools

AWS

Job description

Swish Analytics Inc. is hiring a Senior Quantitative Researcher in San Francisco to spearhead research and production for trading strategies. The role involves leading alpha initiatives using advanced statistical methods and mentoring junior team members.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience and a strong academic background in quantitative disciplines. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, plus bonuses.