Two Sigma Investments, LLC

Quantitative Researcher

Two Sigma Investments, LLC$165K — $325K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
  • Expertise in Python programming, specifically with scientific libraries like NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, including linear algebra and time-series analysis.
  • Experience with machine learning model development and tuning.
  • Familiarity with SQL databases and version control software (git).

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop predictive financial modeling systems using advanced quantitative methods.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on market datasets to identify alpha signals.
  • Build and validate automated trading strategies in Python with rigorous testing.
  • Create high-reliability code and computational libraries to enhance research workflows.
  • Design scalable data processing pipelines for model training and evaluation.
  • Integrate models into live trading systems and conduct performance analysis.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus opportunities that may significantly augment overall compensation.
  • Health, dental, and wellness benefits provided.
  • 401(k) contributions to support long-term savings.
  • Hybrid work model allowing for both in-office and remote work based on team needs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Job Location: 100 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013

Note: Company "Hybrid" work attendance policy: In-office work attendance required at the aforementioned office address for collaboration days based on each team's requirement; telecommuting/working from home is permissible for remainder of the same month.

Duties: Research, design, and develop predictive financial modeling systems using advanced quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and machine learning to forecast asset returns and inform trading decisions. Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering on market and alternative datasets, applying techniques including regression, time-series and panel modeling, and pattern recognition to identify and validate alpha signals. Build, back-test, and rigorously validate automated trading strategies in Python with robust out-of-sample testing and walk-forward analysis. Develop production-quality, high-reliability, and efficient code and computational libraries to accelerate research workflows. Design scalable, distributed data processing pipelines for data ingestion, feature computation, model training, and evaluation. Integrate models into live trading systems, conduct PnL and attribution analysis, investigate anomalies, and implement monitoring and alerting.

Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field.

Skills required: Must have knowledge of the following quantitative skills and technologies: Python programming for research and production, including scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn); mathematics and statistical analysis, including linear algebra, probability theory, multivariate regression methods, and time-series analysis; machine learning model development and tuning; data science techniques including cleaning, processing, and analyzing large, high-dimensional datasets; parallel and distributed computing for computationally intensive research; SQL databases for data storage and querying; version control software (git) for collaborative code development; and quantitative research ability, as evidenced by publication of research in peer-reviewed academic journal(s) or presentation at academic conference(s). Must also pass company's required skills assessment.

Base salary: The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $325,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental, and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications, and experience.

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About Two Sigma Investments, LLC

Two Sigma Investments is a quantitative investment management firm that uses data science and technology to identify investment opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to help investors make better decisions and generate higher returns. Two Sigma Investments offers a range of products, including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in New York City.
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Founded
2001

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