Quantitative Researcher (PhD Graduate)

Company Insight

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm seeking PhD graduates for a Quantitative Researcher role. They specialize in providing liquidity across various asset classes, including equities, options and futures. Using cutting-edge technology to enhance trading strategies and manage risk effectively, they owe their world-renown accomplishments to rigorous scientific research. Championing a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and professional growth, they operate in major financial hubs around the world, including London, Chicago, Sydney and Singapore.

This job is based in Austin, TX. Please ensure that you meet all the required experience below. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Your Role

In this role, you will:

• Use statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms
• Leverage big data technologies to analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities
• Build stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives
• Combine quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries

About You

• PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related STEM field, with outstanding academic achievements
• Availability to commence full-time employment upon graduation in 2025
• Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills
• Independent research experience
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Knowledge of machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, and NLP is a plus

Your Benefits

• Performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere else in the industry
• Work with experienced Quants from Day 1
• Global networking opportunities
• 401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays

Pre-application

• Please do not apply if you are looking for a contract or remote work
• You must be eligible to live and work in the US, without requiring sponsorship
• Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying
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