Susquehanna International Group

Quantitative Systematic Trader – PhD: 2027

Susquehanna International Group$100K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or postdoc in quantitative fields (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc.) expected by Summer 2026
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and logical reasoning
  • Proficient in Python for data handling; C++ knowledge is a plus
  • Effective communicator in collaborative settings
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking in competitive environments
  • Self-motivated and quick learner in fast-paced situations
  • Genuine interest in trading and market dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Model market behavior using statistical analysis and machine learning
  • Blend quantitative techniques with trading insights to optimize strategies
  • Manage real-time operation and risk of trading strategies
  • Engage in a comprehensive education program and receive mentorship
  • Collaborate with researchers and tech teams to enhance the execution engine

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Personalized mentorship from senior professionals
  • Opportunities for accelerated growth in a supportive environment
  • Collaborative open office setup
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Quantitative Systematic Trader at Susquehanna, you’ll combine quantitative research expertise with deep trading intuition to build and refine data-driven, fully automated trading strategies. You’ll actively monitor real-time strategy performance and use market behavior and feedback to improve and optimize profitability. Serving as a hybrid between traders and researchers, Quantitative Systematic Traders focus more on alpha monetization, execution efficiency, and live trading performance.

What you can expect

  • Modelling. Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret market behavior
  • Alpha Monetization. Blend quantitative signals with trading intuition and live market insights to optimize existing strategies or build new ones from the ground up
  • Risk Management. Oversee the deployment and real-time operation of trading strategies, fine-tune parameters, and respond to anomalies as needed
  • Education. Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth
  • Collaboration. Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with researchers and technologists to build parts of the execution engine
What we’re looking for
  • PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
  • Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
  • Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
  • Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
  • Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
  • Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment
  • Strong Trading Interest and drive to develop a deep mental model of microstructure and market intuition

 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Research position. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

 

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About Susquehanna International Group

Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm that was founded in 1987. The company specializes in trading options, futures, equities, and other securities. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and employs over 2,500 people. The company is known for its innovative trading strategies and advanced technology. It is also involved in venture capital and private equity investments.
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2,500 employees
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1987

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