Systematic Trading Quant — Research & Software

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a quantitative analyst to work on systematic trading research, combining mathematical modelling, data analysis and software development.

You will turn ideas into testable strategies using real-world data, applying rigorous empirical methods and coding to implement research into actionable insights.

The role suits someone who enjoys moving between theory, code and evidence, with opportunities to influence research directions and execution in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in a highly quantitative field.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and the ability to express quantitative ideas precisely.
• Programming experience and an interest in applying mathematical methods to financial markets.
• Curiosity and discipline to evaluate hypotheses rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Use financial data to investigate opportunities to improve profitability, manage risk and reduce transaction costs.
• Develop statistical models and translate research ideas into systematic trading strategies.
• Test strategies critically, separating durable results from noise and understanding how they behave under different market conditions.
• Write software that supports research, analysis and implementation.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Programming ability

Quantitative methods

Education

Quantitative discipline

Job description

Referment is seeking a quantitative analyst to work on systematic trading research, combining mathematical modelling, data analysis and software development.

You will turn ideas into testable strategies using real-world data, applying rigorous empirical methods and coding to implement research into actionable insights.

The role suits someone who enjoys moving between theory, code and evidence, with opportunities to influence research directions and execution in a fast‑paced environment.