Belvedere is searching for a Quantitative Researcher to join our Quant Research & Development team. The Quant R&D team works closely with both traders and developers to build algorithmic solutions from idea generation to roll out to increase the firm's profitability. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will contribute directly to research, development, and implementation of models and tools that help drive automated decision-making throughout the firm. Through your quant research, you will be an integral participant in Belvedere's long-term growth by improving and expanding the firm's existing trading strategies.
What You'll Do- Work closely with traders to prioritize hypotheses, interpret results, and translate research into deployable trading strategies.
- Design, test, and deploy quantitative models that drive pricing, risk, and execution in market-making and systematic trading.
- Build, improve, and maintain research tools (e.g., Python, Jupyter) for testing, backtesting, validating, and monitoring models and strategies.
- Collaborate closely with traders, technologists, and senior quantitative researchers to ensure strong alignment between research insights and production trading decisions.
- Continuously monitor and enhance existing models and strategies, adjusting for market dynamics, data drift, and performance deviations.
- Combine statistical rigor, market microstructure knowledge, and engineering fluency to deliver robust edge and provable PNL.
What You'll Need- Advanced degree (Master'sor PhD) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, ora relateddiscipline.
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research in trading or a related field.
- Strongproficiencyin Python or C++ for model research, prototyping, and production implementation; experience with version control and collaborative development workflows
- Experience working with large datasets, statistical modeling, or algorithmic workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze model outputs and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong collaboration skills with developers, traders, and other researchers in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a pragmatic approach to research that balances innovation with production impact.
$140,000 - $140,000 a year
Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our websitehere.
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.Core Values The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.
ComplianceFor our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion
Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time
Amount of Travel Required: None
Sponsorship: Yes
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
