Experienced/Lateral - Quantitative Researcher

Five Rings LLC - Careers

$300K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in developing quantitative trading strategies in futures or equities.
  • Proven ability to conduct data analysis on large financial datasets for intraday trading signals.
  • Exceptional mathematical proficiency across various quantitative fields.
  • Experience with statistical programming languages or packages such as R or Python.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and a willingness to take risks.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a knack for innovation in analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new trading opportunities within the markets.
  • Construct or improve existing market models for trading applications.
  • Develop and conduct analyses and simulations to optimize trading strategies.
  • Implement trading models into existing trading systems for real-time testing.
  • Execute real-time testing of models to ensure effectiveness in live conditions.
  • Collaborate closely with traders and software developers to refine trading strategies.

Benefits

  • Open culture promoting knowledge sharing and collaborative ideas.
  • Work opportunities that allow for quick assumption of responsibilities.
  • Exposure to a fast-paced environment that values detail-oriented work.
  • Opportunities for continuous skill development and professional growth.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Five Rings gives people as much responsibility as possible, as quickly as it can be earned.
  • Identify new opportunities in the markets we trade
  • Construct or enhance market models
  • Develop analyses and simulations
  • Implement models in our trading systems
  • Test models in real time
  • Collaborate with traders and software developers


About You
  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another qualifying field
  • Minimum of two years' work experience involving the development of quantitative trading strategies in futures and/or equities
  • Experience conducting data analysis involving large financial datasets to find intraday signals for mid- to high-frequency trading
  • Exceptionally mathematically proficient
  • Possesses a hunger to work on some of the most complex mathematical problems
  • Risk taker and problem solver
  • Explores innovative thinking and analytical methodologies
  • Extremely detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Eager to continue to learn and grow your skills
  • Proficiency in statistical languages and/or packages in R, python, or similar


Annual Base Salary: $300,000. Total compensation packages are comprised of base salary and a discretionary bonus.

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