About the PositionWe are currently recruiting a Quantitative Researcher to join our ETF trading team in our Chicago headquarters. This Quantitative Researcher will be working directly with our international and domestic ETF/Equities trading group to review and develop pricing models, analyze and evaluate trades, and participate in idea generation to improve current models and algorithms. This Quantitative Researcher could potentially play a major role in growing the quant team and be expected to have an entrepreneurial mindset.
Responsibilities- Investigate existing equities, commodities, and FX pricing models and propose improvements.
- Calibrate new models for unique market environments.
- Reverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments.
- Develop databases of information, utilizing our expansive existing resources, to assist with new ideas and research.
- Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns.
- Participate in the idea-generation process with other traders and developers.
Required Skills- An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or one of the hard sciences.
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis. Ideally 5+ years of experience within quantitative research.
- Programming skills in Python is a must and experience with VBA, R, Matlab, Java would be a good complement.
- Exceptional communication both written and verbal and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment.
- The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment.
- Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial market, working with large amounts of data and are strategic thinkers. Must be organized and detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple work streams.
- Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.
Benefits and Perks- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Base Salary Range$170,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.
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