Quant Researcher

Vola Dynamics LLC

• $125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in hard science or mathematics.
  • Track record in research using numerical algorithms or computational methods.
  • Experience with modern C++ for large-scale computations.
  • Proficient in scientific Python stack (Matplotlib, NumPy, Jupyter).
  • Strong communicator with documentation and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with software engineering best practices like version control and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Research cutting-edge problems in volatility modeling and options valuation.
  • Implement solutions in modern C++ and Python libraries.
  • Contribute to work utilized by sophisticated market participants.
  • Analyze and visualize data through advanced computational techniques.
  • Collaborate with a rapidly growing team on impactful projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a rapidly growing team.
  • Immediate impact on sophisticated financial applications.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge challenges in mathematical finance.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will research cutting-edge problems in volatility modeling and options valuation for both vanillas and exotics across all asset classes. You will implement your solutions in a modern C++ and Python library that is used by some of the most sophisticated market participants. As part of a rapidly growing team, your work will have an immediate and outsized impact. Who You Are - You hold a PhD degree in a hard science or mathematics. - You have a proven track record of academic or professional research that used numerical algorithms, advanced modeling, or computational methods to solve challenging problems similar to what one might find in mathematical finance, astrophysics, particle physics, or similar fields. - You have significant experience using modern C++ to perform large-scale computational calculations, ideally in a high-quality C++ library or framework. - You have significant experience using the scientific Python stack (Matplotlib, NumPy, Jupyter, etc) to analyze and visualize research outputs (e.g. real world data, simulations). - You are a confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, who can independently produce excellent written documentation and clearly present research to fellow colleagues. - You have experience with modern software engineering best practices: interface design, version control, unit testing, documentation. - You may have prior industry experience in options market making or derivatives modeling (5 years or less) but this is not required. - You are authorized to work in the US.

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