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Quantitative Trader - Researcher

New York, NY, USA

$150,000 to $200,000 base plus bonus

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with a leading quantitative trading firm seeking a Quantitative Trader / Researcher to join a high-performing systematic trading team.

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to research, develop, test, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies within a sophisticated, technology-driven trading environment. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative and statistical skills with an interest in financial markets, market microstructure, and systematic strategy development.

Key responsibilities

What You’ll Do
  • Research and develop high- to mid-frequency quantitative trading strategies

  • Identify predictive signals and patterns across large-scale market and alternative datasets

  • Analyze market behavior, tick data, and market microstructure

  • Design, back-test, simulate, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies

  • Build analytical tools and data infrastructure to support quantitative research

  • Develop and improve statistical models, research libraries, and trading analytics

  • Contribute to the development and calibration of market and exchange simulations

  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to move research ideas into production

What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline

  • Strong foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics

  • Experience with statistical modeling, back-testing, simulation, and quantitative analysis

  • Ability to analyze large datasets, including high-frequency or tick-level market data

  • Familiarity with signal generation, predictive modeling, and quantitative research techniques

  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++

  • Intellectual curiosity and a rigorous, research-driven approach to problem solving

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