Volatility Quant Researcher: Build Trading Signals & Tools

Trexquant Investment LP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Connecticut is seeking a skilled Quantitative Researcher to enhance its Volatility team. The role involves building advanced analytics tools, calibrating volatility models, and designing trading strategies. Ideal candidates should have a strong STEM background and extensive experience in quantitative research focused on volatility markets. The company offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative research focused on volatility markets.
• Proficiency in programming and statistical modeling.
• Strong understanding of options pricing and industry volatility models.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain proprietary pricing/analytics tooling for volatility research.
• Calibrate implied volatility surfaces for various financial instruments.
• Design and implement trading strategies to predict volatility market trends.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in STEM field

Tools

C++

Job description

A leading investment firm in Connecticut is seeking a skilled Quantitative Researcher to enhance its Volatility team. The role involves building advanced analytics tools, calibrating volatility models, and designing trading strategies. Ideal candidates should have a strong STEM background and extensive experience in quantitative research focused on volatility markets. The company offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive health benefits.