Systematic Trading Quant | Research, Models & Code

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment, a global investment and technology firm, seeks a quantitative analyst for systematic trading research. The role blends mathematical modelling, software development and empirical market research to turn ideas into testable strategies.

Use financial data to explore profitability, risk and costs, develop models, test strategies, and write research software. This role suits a recent graduate or early-career researcher with strong quantitative foundations.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in quantitative disciplines.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and precise communication of ideas.
• Programming ability and interest in applying math to financial markets.
• Curiosity and rigorous hypothesis evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Use financial data to improve profitability, manage risk and reduce transaction costs.
• Develop statistical models and translate research ideas into systematic trading strategies.
• Test strategies critically under different market conditions.
• Write software that supports research, analysis and implementation.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Programming in Python

Statistical modeling

Financial markets interest

Education

BSc in Quantitative Field

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Referment, a global investment and technology firm, seeks a quantitative analyst for systematic trading research. The role blends mathematical modelling, software development and empirical market research to turn ideas into testable strategies.

Use financial data to explore profitability, risk and costs, develop models, test strategies, and write research software. This role suits a recent graduate or early-career researcher with strong quantitative foundations.