Quantitative Researcher

Old Mission

$170K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics)
  • Deep technical understanding of advanced statistical techniques
  • 3+ years of relevant equity trading experience
  • Expertise in building statistical models for equity forecasts
  • Proficiency in languages such as C++, Python, R, Matlab, Ruby, or Java
  • Experience leading a team of researchers
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and analyze large data sets to develop alpha signals for portfolio construction
  • Collaborate with team members to analyze performance and optimize strategies
  • Develop pricing models to support trading decisions
  • Assess and manage risk associated with trading activities

Benefits

  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Fully stocked kitchen with free breakfast and lunch every day
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program for further education
  • 401(k) with employer match to support retirement
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves for work-life balance
  • Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs for commuting expenses
Full Job Description
About the Position

We're constantly asking questions to improve what we already do and explore new opportunities. As a Quantitative Researcher in our NYC office, you'll work directly with our traders and research infrastructure to:
  • Conduct research and analyze large data sets to develop and implement alpha signals while contributing to portfolio construction
  • Collaborate with others to analyze the performance while optimizing and creating new strategies
  • Develop pricing models
  • Assess risk

Required Skills
  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, an engineering discipline, mathematics, statistics, or physics
  • A deep technical understanding of advanced statistical techniques
  • 3+ years of relevant equity trading experience
  • Expertise building statistical models equity forecasts, with a proven track record of deploying such models to production equity trading systems
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C++, Python, R, Matlab, Ruby, Java
  • Experience leading a team of researchers, either in industry or academia
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

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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